The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
33 m
Buses per day
96
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Brighton will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 96 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Brighton on Sun, Jun 14, 96 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
FlixBus9:35 AM0h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)10:20 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South10:20 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 AM0h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM0h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 PM0h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 AM0h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1:15 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 PM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South4:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 37 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 | 5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1h00 | 6:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 7:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 8:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 9:00 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h50 | 11:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h40 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h30 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h40 | 11:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h50 | 1:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h40 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h40 | 1:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h30 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:50 AM 2:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:50 AM 2:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 4:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 3:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 5:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 7:00 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 7:00 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 9:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 10:00 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 10:30 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 10:30 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h46 | 10:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 10:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 10:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 12:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 12:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 1:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 2:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 2:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 2:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 3:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 5:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 5:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 5:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 5:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h00 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 7:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 9:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 9:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:59 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h46 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton run on average 59 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 59 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 37 km distance in 30m.
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 59 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Brighton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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