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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Brighton
Showing times and prices for 30 Jun
Cheapest price
7S$
Average price
13S$
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
76 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Brighton will cost around 13S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 7S$.
Fast coaches
Of the 31 buses that leave London for Brighton every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
FlixBus12:10 PM2h20London, Stratford City Bus Station2:30 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road7 S$1One-way0 changes- FlixBus2:30 PM2h15London, Stratford City Bus Station4:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:10 PM2h10London, Stratford City Bus Station2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:00 AM2h15London, Stratford City Bus Station12:15 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road7 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:00 AM2h05London, Stratford City Bus Station12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus4:55 AM1h55London, Stratford City Bus Station6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:25 AM1h55London, Stratford City Bus Station10:20 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10 S$1One-way0 changes
NX0251:30 AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station3:35 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)15 S$1One-way0 changes- NX0252:30 AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station4:35 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)15 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:25 AM2h05London, Stratford City Bus Station10:30 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road10 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 6S$. 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 coach costs an average of 6S$, and a train costs an average of 10S$.
Distance: 76 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
14S$ Average Price Cheapest | 27S$ Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Brighton coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 | Delayed 1:30 AM 1:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h55 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 change | |
| NX025 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h25 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 change | |
| NX025 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h05 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 change | |
| NX025 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h25 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 6:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 9:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London to Brighton coaches with Omio?
National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from London to Brighton.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Brighton.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London to Brighton.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Brighton.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London to Brighton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Brighton run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 6S$ if you book in advance.
There are 56 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 76 km distance in 2h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price 6S$ |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London to Brighton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as 6S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
FlixBus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
6S$
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: London to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Brighton by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Brighton can start from as little as 6S$ when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Brighton is 14S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London to Brighton is 2h 35m to travel the 76 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London to Brighton leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Brighton leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 56 direct coaches a day from London to Brighton with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Brighton, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Brighton from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Brighton is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Brighton including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Brighton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Brighton for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Brighton depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Brighton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Brighton:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Brighton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Brighton. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Brighton
London
Brighton
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Brighton.
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road
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London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
The major coach station for arrivals in Brighton is Brighton, Preston Circus. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Preston Circus for your trip to Brighton from London.
Brighton, Preston Circus
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Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
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Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
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