Bus from Heathrow Airport to Brighton
2 direct routes · about 125 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brighton as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathrow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | National Express | ~125 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 04:20 | 00:40 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | St Peter's Church (Stop L9) | Gatwick Airport & Hickstead |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~115 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:25 | 23:25 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Preston Park - London Road | Gatwick Airport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Brighton?
2 routes run directly from Heathrow Airport to Brighton: the 025 (National Express), the UK998 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 025, 18 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at St Peter's Church (Stop L9), about 125 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathrow Airport to Brighton?
Around 125 minutes on the 025, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gatwick Airport, Hickstead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathrow Airport to Brighton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathrow 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.
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