Bus from Brighton to London
4 direct routes · about 133 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 18:25 (weekdays); night services 025 and UK998 run 02:55–22:50.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | National Express | ~133 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 02:55 | 22:50 | Preston Circus (Stop X) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Hickstead & Gatwick Airport |
| 817 | National Express | ~135 min | 11 | Fridays only | 04:35 | 22:35 | Old Steine (Stop S4) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Gatwick Airport |
| UK066 | FlixBus | ~140 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:25 | 18:25 | Preston Park - London Road | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | Gatwick Airport |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~130 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 03:10 | 16:15 | Preston Park - London Road | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Gatwick Airport |
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 817 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Brighton to London?
4 routes run directly from Brighton to London: the 025 (National Express), the 817 (National Express), the UK066 (FlixBus), the UK998 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 025, 20 times each weekday — board at Preston Circus (Stop X) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 133 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brighton to London?
Around 133 minutes on the 025, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hickstead, Gatwick Airport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brighton to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 18:25 — and night services 025 and UK998 run 02:55–22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brighton to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.