Bus from London to Brighton
4 direct routes · 115–185 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 23:25 (weekdays); night service 025 runs 07:00–05:00.
Next buses to Brighton as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~185 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 07:00 | 05:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | St Peter's Church (Stop L9) | Gatwick Airport & Hickstead |
| 817 | National Express | ~135 min | 7 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Old Steine (Stop S4) | Gatwick Airport |
| UK066 | FlixBus | ~125 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 04:55 | 14:30 | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | Preston Park - London Road | Gatwick Airport |
| 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 London 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 London to Brighton?
4 routes run directly from London to Brighton: 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 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at St Peter's Church (Stop L9), about 185 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Brighton?
Between 115 minutes on the UK998 and 185 on the 025, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gatwick Airport, Hickstead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Brighton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:55 and the last around 23:25 — and night service 025 runs 07:00–05:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.