025 London - Worthing
Operated by National Express. First bus 01:30, last bus 23:59. 32 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 06:30, last 03:30. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–06:58. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 01:30 to South Lancing, Lancing | 02:30 to Worthing | 03:30 to Worthing | 06:30 | 08:00 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:30 to Worthing | 22:00 to South Lancing, Lancing | 23:59 to Worthing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 01:30 | 02:30 | 03:30 | 06:30 | 08:00 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:30 | 22:00 | 23:59 |
| Hammersmith Broadway (Stop SC) | · | · | 03:50 | 06:50 | · | 09:55 | 10:55 | 12:25 | 13:55 | 15:25 | 16:55 | 18:20 | 19:20 | 20:50 | 22:20 | · |
| Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | · | · | 04:20 | 07:25 | 08:55 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:35 | 16:00 | 17:35 | 18:55 | 19:55 | 21:25 | 22:40 | 00:40 |
| Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | · | · | 04:35 | 07:40 | 09:10 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 13:15 | 14:50 | 16:15 | 17:50 | 19:10 | 20:10 | 21:40 | 22:55 | 00:55 |
| North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | 02:40 | 03:40 | 05:30 | 08:35 | 10:05 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 14:10 | 15:45 | 17:10 | 18:45 | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:35 | 23:50 | 01:50 |
| South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) | 02:50 | 03:50 | 05:40 | 08:45 | 10:15 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 14:20 | 15:55 | 17:20 | 18:55 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:45 | 23:59 | 02:00 |
| Services (adj) | 03:10 | 04:10 | 06:00 | 09:05 | 10:35 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:40 | 16:15 | 17:40 | 19:15 | 20:35 | 21:35 | 23:05 | 00:20 | 02:20 |
| Patcham Place (opp) | 03:18 | 04:18 | 06:08 | 09:13 | 10:43 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:48 | 16:23 | 17:53 | 19:23 | 20:43 | 21:43 | 23:13 | 00:28 | 02:28 |
| The Deneway East (opp) | 03:20 | 04:20 | 06:10 | 09:19 | 10:45 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:55 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 19:25 | 20:50 | 21:45 | 23:15 | 00:30 | 02:30 |
| Harrington Road (adj) | 03:22 | 04:22 | 06:12 | 09:21 | 10:47 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:57 | 16:32 | 18:02 | 19:27 | 20:52 | 21:47 | 23:17 | 00:32 | 02:32 |
| Preston Circus (Stop H) | 03:25 | 04:25 | 06:15 | 09:25 | 10:51 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 15:02 | 16:37 | 18:07 | 19:32 | 20:57 | 21:52 | 23:20 | 00:35 | 02:35 |
| St Peter's Church (Stop L9) | 03:30 | 04:30 | 06:20 | 09:30 | 10:55 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 15:05 | 16:40 | 18:10 | 19:35 | 21:00 | 21:55 | 23:22 | 00:37 | 02:37 |
| Old Steine (Stop S4) | 03:35 | 04:35 | 06:25 | 09:40 | 11:05 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 15:15 | 16:50 | 18:20 | 19:45 | 21:10 | 22:05 | 23:30 | 00:45 | 02:45 |
| Brighton Rail Station Stroudley Road opposite | · | · | · | 09:55 | 11:20 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:30 | 17:05 | 18:35 | 20:00 | 21:25 | 22:20 | · | · | · |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre (adj) | 03:40 | 04:40 | 06:30 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:35 | 00:50 | 02:50 |
| Station Road (opp) | 03:43 | 04:43 | 06:33 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:38 | 00:53 | 02:53 |
| Shoreham Port (adj) | 03:46 | 04:46 | 06:36 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:41 | 00:56 | 02:56 |
| High Street (W-bound) | 03:50 | 04:50 | 06:40 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:45 | 01:00 | 03:00 |
| Beach Green Hotel (opp) | 03:55 | 04:55 | 06:45 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:50 | 01:05 | 03:05 |
| Marine Parade (Stop A) | · | 05:00 | 06:50 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:55 | · | 03:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Worthing: 15 journeys, first 01:30 towards Victoria: 12 journeys, first 01:55
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Worthing: 17 journeys, first 01:00 towards Victoria: 16 journeys, first 01:55
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Worthing: 16 journeys, first 01:30 towards Victoria: 16 journeys, first 01:55
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Worthing: 16 journeys, first 01:30 towards Victoria: 16 journeys, first 01:55
Route map
All stops on route 025
025 towards Worthing
All 20 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Hammersmith Broadway (Stop SC) Hammersmith
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) Gatwick Airport
- South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) Gatwick Airport
- Services (adj) Hickstead
- Patcham Place (opp) Patcham
- The Deneway East (opp) Brighton
- Harrington Road (adj) Brighton
- Preston Circus (Stop H) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L9) Brighton
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
- Brighton Rail Station Stroudley Road opposite Brighton Rail Station
- King Alfred Leisure Centre (adj) Hove
- Station Road (opp) Portslade-by-Sea
- Shoreham Port (adj) Southwick
- High Street (W-bound) Shoreham-by-Sea
- Beach Green Hotel (opp) South Lancing
- Marine Parade (Stop A) Worthing
025 towards Victoria
All 19 stops
- Brighton Rail Station Stroudley Road opposite Brighton Rail Station
- Marine Parade (Stop G) Worthing
- Beach Green Hotel (adj) South Lancing
- High Street (E-bound) Shoreham-by-Sea
- Shoreham Port (opp) Southwick
- Station Road (adj) Portslade-by-Sea
- King Alfred Leisure Centre (opp) Hove
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
- Preston Circus (Stop X) Brighton
- Preston Drove (opp) Brighton
- The Deneway East (adj) Brighton
- Patcham Place (adj) Patcham
- The Castle (adj) Hickstead
- South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) Gatwick Airport
- North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) Gatwick Airport
- Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Hammersmith Broadway (eastbound) Hammersmith
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 16 October 2026 To amend Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
- Service change effective 9 October 2025 To amend Route and Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 25 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 20 October 2023 Daily except Christmas Day.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000738/351 · Changes in Brighton & Hove City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 025 coach?
The first 025 departure on weekdays leaves at 01:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 025 coach?
The last 025 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:59. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 025 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 025 coach?
The 025 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000738/351. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.