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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Brighton will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 34 buses that leave London for Brighton on Thu, Jun 11, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 59m by bus vs 2h 0m by car) and save roughly $21 (€17) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $38 (€31)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Brighton buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:30 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h55 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h25 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 2:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h05 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h25 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h40 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 11 | |||||
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 4:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:00 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Brighton run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 56 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for ambitious installations and events.
Local museum focused on craft, design, film, toys, and community creativity in a historic villa.
Historic maze of narrow lanes filled with independent shops and classic Brighton atmosphere near the seafront.
Bohemian shopping and street-art district known for indie stores, colorful streets, and youthful energy.
Classic promenade area for walking, beach views, sunsets, and easy access to major attractions.
A traditional hard-boiled stick of seaside sugar candy, closely associated with Brighton’s pier and beach culture.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic British seaside meal and especially popular in Brighton.
A rich local fish dish, usually smoked haddock baked with cream and cheese, linked to Sussex coastal cooking.
One of Brighton’s most established seafood restaurants, serving oysters, fish and refined British classics in an elegant setting.
A highly regarded central Brighton restaurant serving bold Indian dishes with a modern presentation and lively atmosphere.
A stylish seafood and champagne bar in The Lanes, popular for oysters, shellfish platters and celebratory meals.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining near the seafront. Budget options exist, but overall costs are above average.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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