Bus from Falmer to Hove
3 direct routes · 28–55 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hove as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falmer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3X | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~37 min | 62 | Sat 57 · Sun 33 | 06:07 | 23:42 | Railway Station (adj) | Grenadier Hotel (adj) | Brighton |
| 5B | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~55 min | 22 | weekdays only | 08:36 | 19:13 | Railway Station (adj) | Palmeira Square (adj) | Brighton |
| 25 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~28 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 05:01 | 06:57 | Railway Station (adj) | Palmeira Square (adj) | Brighton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falmer 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 3X bus, 5B bus or 25 bus timetable.
Fares from Falmer to Hove
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 Falmer to Hove?
3 routes run directly from Falmer to Hove: the 3X (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 5B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 25 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). The most frequent is the 3X, 62 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (adj) and get off at Grenadier Hotel (adj), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falmer to Hove?
Between 28 minutes on the 25 and 55 on the 5B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Brighton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falmer to Hove?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falmer to Hove?
Adult singles from Falmer to Hove: £3.00 on the 3X, 5B and 25 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). 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.