25X Brighton to University of Sussex
Operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. First bus 07:21, last bus 18:28. 44 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 25X? 4 other bus routes are numbered 25X elsewhere in the UK — see every 25X bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:21 | 07:52 | 08:21 | 08:53 | 09:23 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:55 | 14:30 | 15:02 | 15:34 | 16:04 | 16:36 | 17:06 | 17:38 | 18:08 |
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| Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) | 07:21 | 07:52 | 08:21 | 08:53 | 09:23 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:55 | 14:30 | 15:02 | 15:34 | 16:04 | 16:36 | 17:06 | 17:38 | 18:08 |
| St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | 07:24 | 07:55 | 08:24 | 08:56 | 09:26 | 09:56 | 10:26 | 10:56 | 11:26 | 11:56 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:26 | 13:58 | 14:33 | 15:05 | 15:37 | 16:07 | 16:39 | 17:09 | 17:41 | 18:11 |
| Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) | 07:32 | 08:03 | 08:33 | 09:04 | 09:34 | 10:04 | 10:34 | 11:04 | 11:34 | 12:04 | 12:34 | 13:04 | 13:34 | 14:06 | 14:41 | 15:13 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 17:49 | 18:19 |
| Sussex House (o/s) | 07:41 | 08:12 | 08:42 | 09:13 | 09:43 | 10:13 | 10:43 | 11:13 | 11:43 | 12:13 | 12:43 | 13:13 | 13:43 | 14:15 | 14:50 | 15:22 | 15:54 | 16:24 | 16:56 | 17:26 | 17:58 | 18:28 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 25X
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.90 to £1.65
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | St Peter's Church | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.90 | Elm Gr/Lewes Rd | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.80 | S'burys/Lewes Rd Garage | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Coombe Road | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Falmer Station | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.00 | Universities |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Old Steine.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company before you travel.
Tickets on the 25X
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company.
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 Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 25X
25X towards University of Sussex
All 7 stops
- Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L1) Brighton
- Elm Grove (opp) Brighton
- Melbourne Street (opp) Brighton
- Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) Brighton
- Coombe Road (opp) Brighton
- Sussex House (o/s) University of Sussex
25X towards Brighton
All 14 stops
- Sussex House (o/s) University of Sussex
- Village (S-bound) Falmer
- Village Way (W-bound) Falmer
- Amex Stadium (opp) Falmer
- Brighton University Falmer (at) Falmer
- Amex Stadium (adj) Falmer
- VIllage Way (E-bound) Falmer
- Railway Station (adj) Falmer
- Coombe Road (adj) Brighton
- Lewes Road Bus Garage (adj) Brighton
- Melbourne Street (adj) Brighton
- Elm Grove (adj) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L9) Brighton
- Old Steine (Stop S3) Brighton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 25X bus?
The first 25X departure on weekdays leaves at 07:21 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 25X bus?
The last 25X on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:28. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 25X bus cost?
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company's published fares on the 25X: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £0.90 to £1.65. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 25X bus?
The 25X is operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company.
Timetable data from Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.