🚌 Bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 02:40, last bus 01:50 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | National Express | ~38 min | 22 | 02:40 | 01:50 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) |
| UK066 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 5 | 06:05 | 15:55 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 4 | 11:35 | 00:35 | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
3 routes run directly from Gatwick Airport to Brighton: the 025 (National Express), the UK066 (FlixBus), the UK998 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
Around 38 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 (the 025) leaves around 02:40 and the last around 01:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.