4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to London
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 54 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 €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 40 buses that leave Brighton for London on Sun, Nov 23, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 58 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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Travel Information
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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 76 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m 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
Brighton to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to London buses for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:47 PM Brighton | 3h03 | 11:50 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 23 | |||||
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 2:55 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 2h55 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 3:02 AMBrighton, Patcham | 2h48 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 4:15 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h05 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 4:22 AMBrighton, Patcham | 2h58 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 5:15 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h05 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 5:22 AMBrighton, Patcham | 2h58 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 6:11 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h19 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 6:18 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h12 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 7:11 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h19 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 7:18 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h12 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 8:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 8:19 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 9:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 9:19 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 10:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 10:19 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 11:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 11:19 AMBrighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 12:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 12:48 PM 12:19 PMBrighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 1:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 1:19 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 2:19 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 3:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 3:19 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 4:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 4:19 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 5:17 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h18 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 5:24 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h11 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h13 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 6:34 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h06 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 8:02 PM 7:37 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 3h13 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 7:44 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h06 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h12 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 8:54 PM Brighton, Patcham | 3h05 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 9:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h03 | 12:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 9:54 PM Brighton, Patcham | 2h56 | 12:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:50 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h00 | 1:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:57 PM Brighton, Patcham | 2h53 | 1:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to London
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Buses from Brighton to London run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 76 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 2h 27m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Brighton to London with National Express for as low as €5. 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.
When departing from Brighton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Brighton, Preston Circus, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton, Patcham and Brighton, Preston Park. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Brighton, Preston Circus, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to London
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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