The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to London
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to London will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 40 buses that leave Brighton for London on Tue, Feb 24, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 3 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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Compare train and bus for Brighton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 76 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to London buses for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:34 PM Brighton | 3h06 | 9:40 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:37 PM Brighton | 3h13 | 10:50 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:47 PM Brighton | 3h03 | 12:50 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX025 | 2:50 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h00 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 2h55 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:55 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h20 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:40 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h30 | 8:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:45 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h25 | 8:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h55 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:41 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h49 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h45 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h39 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h25 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to London
Buses from Brighton to London run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 76 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Brighton to London with National Express for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brighton to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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