72 Whitehawk to Ovingdean via Brighton, Woodingdean
Operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. First bus 07:40, last bus 16:01. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 72? 27 other bus routes are numbered 72 elsewhere in the UK — see every 72 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 | 07:41 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Garage (opp) | 07:40 | 07:41 |
| Swanborough Drive (E-bound) | 07:49 | 07:50 |
| Downs Hotel (adj) | 07:57 | 07:58 |
| Longhill School Grounds (in) | 08:03 | 08:04 |
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 72
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.90 to £1.65
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Downland Road | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £1.80 | Downs Hotel | |
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.90 | Longhill School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Whitehawk, All Stops.
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 72
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Child 5 Day Return
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 72
72 towards Ovingdean
All 18 stops
- Bus Garage (opp) Whitehawk
- Findon Road (opp) Whitehawk
- St David's Hall (adj) Whitehawk
- Community Hub (adj) Whitehawk
- Piltdown Road (opp) Whitehawk
- St Cuthmans Church (adj) Whitehawk
- Coolham Drive (adj) Whitehawk
- Haybourne Road (adj) Whitehawk
- Swallow Court (adj) Whitehawk
- Swanborough Drive (E-bound) Whitehawk
- Vines Cross Road (E-bound) Whitehawk
- Top of Wilson Avenue (opp) Brighton
- Downland Road (adj) Woodingdean
- Lawn Cemetery (opp) Woodingdean
- Nuffield Hospital (opp) Woodingdean
- Woodingdean Community Centre (opp) Woodingdean
- Downs Hotel (adj) Woodingdean
- Longhill School Grounds (in) Ovingdean
72 towards Whitehawk
All 16 stops
- Longhill School Grounds (in) Ovingdean
- Downs Hotel (opp) Woodingdean
- Woodingdean Community Centre (o/s) Woodingdean
- Nuffield Hospital (adj) Woodingdean
- Lawn Cemetery (adj) Woodingdean
- Downland Road (opp) Woodingdean
- Vines Cross Road (W-bound) Whitehawk
- Swanborough Drive (N-bound) Whitehawk
- Haybourne Road (opp) Whitehawk
- Coolham Drive (opp) Whitehawk
- St Cuthmans Church (opp) Whitehawk
- Piltdown Road (adj) Whitehawk
- Community Hub (opp) Whitehawk
- St David's Hall (opp) Whitehawk
- Findon Road (adj) Whitehawk
- Bus Garage (o/s) Whitehawk
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72 bus?
The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:01. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72 bus cost?
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company's published fares on the 72: 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 72 bus?
The 72 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.