Bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
4 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 00:35 (weekdays); night service 025 runs 09:15–07:05.
Next buses to Brighton as of 11:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gatwick Airport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | National Express | ~60 min | 21 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 09:15 | 00:15 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | Old Steine (Stop S4) | — |
| 025 | National Express | ~50 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 09:15 | 07:05 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | St Peter's Church (Stop L9) | Hickstead |
| UK066 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:05 | 15:55 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | Preston Park - London Road | — |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 11:35 | 00:35 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | Preston Park - London Road | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
4 routes run directly from Gatwick Airport to Brighton: the 817 (National Express), the 025 (National Express), the UK066 (FlixBus), the UK998 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 817, 21 times each weekday — board at North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) and get off at Old Steine (Stop S4), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
Around 50 minutes on the 025, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 00:35 — and night service 025 runs 09:15–07:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
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.