Bus from Brighton to Lewes
6 direct routes · 19–29 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:57 (weekdays); night service N29 runs 01:17–04:17. Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:42, last bus 23:42.
Next buses to Lewes as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brighton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~19 min | 49 | Sat 46 · Sun 20 | 05:00 | 00:57 | Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Falmer |
| 29 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~27 min | 29 | Sat 30 · Sun 11 | 05:36 | 22:53 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Falmer |
| 29A | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~27 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 9 | 06:45 | 20:08 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Falmer |
| N29 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 01:17 | 04:17 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Falmer |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 123, 29B
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Compass Travel | ~63 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Longridge Avenue Post Office (opp) | High Street (SW-bound) | East Saltdean, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, Peacehaven Heights, Newhaven, Piddinghoe & 6 more |
| 29B | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:33 | 14:33 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | The Pelham Arms (o/s) | Falmer |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brighton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus, 29 bus, 29A bus, N29 bus, 123 bus or 29B bus timetable.
Fares from Brighton to Lewes
- £3.00 adult single on the 28, 29, 29A, N29 and 29B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 123 (Compass Travel)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Brighton to Lewes?
6 routes run directly from Brighton to Lewes: the 28 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 29 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 29A (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the N29 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 123 (Compass Travel), the 29B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). The most frequent is the 28, 49 times each weekday — board at Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) and get off at The Pelham Arms (o/s), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brighton to Lewes?
Between 19 minutes on the 28 and 29 on the 29B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Falmer on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brighton to Lewes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:57 — and night service N29 runs 01:17–04:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brighton to Lewes?
Adult singles from Brighton to Lewes: £3.00 on the 28, 29, 29A, N29 and 29B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company); £3.00 on the 123 (Compass Travel). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.