The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Brighton
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Buses per day
60
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Brighton will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 60 buses that leave London for Brighton on Sat, Mar 28, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 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.
NX02507:00PM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station09:55PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)€91One-way0 transfers
NX02507:00PM2h52London, Victoria Coach Station09:52PMBrighton, Preston Circus€91One-way0 transfers
NX02507:00PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:05PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€91One-way0 transfers
NX02505:00AM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station07:55AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)€91One-way0 transfers
NX02505:00AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station08:05AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€91One-way0 transfers
NX02501:30AM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station03:25AMBrighton, Preston Circus€161One-way0 transfers
NX02502:30AM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station04:25AMBrighton, Preston Circus€171One-way0 transfers
NX02501:30AM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station03:30AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)€161One-way0 transfers
NX02502:30AM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station04:30AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)€171One-way0 transfers
NX02501:30AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station03:35AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m 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
London to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Brighton buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 | Delayed 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h51 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h07 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 5:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h07 | 6:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 6:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h57 | 8:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h52 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h52 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h37 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Brighton
Buses from London to Brighton run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 56 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 76 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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 €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Brighton
- 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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