- Must visit
Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX728 · NX025Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
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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 |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:01AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX728 · NX025 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h37 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h57 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 4:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 4:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h35 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h35 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:10 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h21 | 11:01 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:05 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h02 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 9:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h55 | 9:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h52 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h40 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h32 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 4:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 4:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 49 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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Brighton, Preston Circus -> Brighton Railway Station
Getting from Stansted, an airport town located 24 miles northeast of London, and Brighton, a youthful coastal city 40 miles south, is relatively fast and straightforward by bus. Travelers can expect to make one change in London, however routes generally take either just a morning, afternoon or evening, and the buses are modern and comfortable.
National Express is the main provider of buses making the route between Stansted and Brighton. This is the national bus company, and it's fleet of modern coaches feature one or two lush decks with reclining chairs, toilet facilities and free WiFi. Little fold-out tables feature on most seats, so enjoying a snack or coffee on your journey is even more enjoyable.
The ride from Stansted to Brighton takes between five and ten hours, depending on the route taken. Plenty of routes with only one stopover in London Victoria Coach Station run per day, with stopovers usually taking an hour or two. Luckily, these breaks are in the heart of London, giving passengers a bit of time to get something to eat, a quick drink, or even do a bit of shopping.
Dozens of buses depart each day from Stansted to Brighton, stopping in London and occasionally Gatwick airport. Buses from Stansted to Brighton depart from just after midnight, all the way through to 9:25 p.m. weekdays and weekends.
Departure Bus Station: Stansted Airport coach station is well signposted and open 24 hours. It is located near to the Express Set Down on Terminal Road North, and is within walking distance to departures, where passengers will find dining options and WC facilities.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses terminate at one of three stations in Brighton. York Place, Preston Park and Brighton Coach Station are all located within a convenient distance to the city center, and are on well-connected bus routes. York Place is a few hundred meters from the coast and famous pier, around the corner from Brighton Coach Station, and close to many of the city's best shopping, nightlife and gastronomic zones. Preston Park is around a mile and a half away, and is close to a train station (Preston Park Station) and several smaller cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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