78 Brighton to Stanmer via Moulsecoomb
Operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. First bus 07:40, last bus 17:45. 18 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 78? 21 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 | 08:50 | 10:00 | 11:10 | 12:20 | 13:30 | 14:40 | 15:55 | 17:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) | 07:40 | 08:50 | 10:00 | 11:10 | 12:20 | 13:30 | 14:40 | 15:55 | 17:10 |
| London Road Shops (Stop L3) | 07:45 | 08:55 | 10:05 | 11:15 | 12:25 | 13:35 | 14:45 | 16:00 | 17:15 |
| Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) | 07:53 | 09:03 | 10:13 | 11:23 | 12:33 | 13:43 | 14:53 | 16:08 | 17:23 |
| Brighton University (adj) | 07:57 | 09:07 | 10:17 | 11:27 | 12:37 | 13:47 | 14:57 | 16:12 | 17:27 |
| Coldean Lane (adj) | 08:00 | 09:10 | 10:20 | 11:30 | 12:40 | 13:50 | 15:00 | 16:15 | 17:30 |
| Village Church (opp) | 08:06 | 09:16 | 10:26 | 11:36 | 12:46 | 13:56 | 15:06 | 16:21 | 17:36 |
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 78
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.90 to £1.65
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Open Market/Co-Op | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £1.80 | Elm Gr/Lewes Rd | |||||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Lewes Rd G/S'burys/Melb St | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | The Avenue | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Coldean Lane | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Stanmer Park Gates | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | – | Stanmer Village |
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/North St.
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 78
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
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, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 78
78 towards Stanmer
All 20 stops
- Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L1) Brighton
- London Road Shops (Stop L3) Brighton
- Open Market (Stop L5) Brighton
- Elm Grove (opp) Brighton
- St Paul's Street (adj) Brighton
- Melbourne Street (opp) Brighton
- Sainsbury's (o/s) Brighton
- Lewes Road Bus Garage (opp) Brighton
- Coombe Road (opp) Brighton
- Mithras House (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Brighton University (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Bates Estate (NE-bound) Moulsecoomb
- Moulsecoomb Way (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Ringmer Road (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Wild Park (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Coldean Lane (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Brighton Academy (opp) Stanmer
- Stanmer Park Gates (NW-bound) Stanmer
- Village Church (opp) Stanmer
78 towards Brighton
All 20 stops
- Village Church (opp) Stanmer
- Stanmer Park Gates (SE-bound) Stanmer
- Brighton Academy (adj) Stanmer
- Coldean Lane (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Wild Park (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Ringmer Road (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Moulsecoomb Way (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Bates Estate (SW-bound) Moulsecoomb
- Brighton University (opp) Moulsecoomb
- Mithras House (adj) Moulsecoomb
- Coombe Road (adj) Brighton
- Lewes Road Bus Garage (adj) Brighton
- Melbourne Street (adj) Brighton
- St Paul's Street (opp) Brighton
- Elm Grove (adj) Brighton
- Open Market (Stop L7) Brighton
- London Road Shops (Stop L8) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L9) Brighton
- Valley Gardens (adj) Brighton
- Old Steine (Stop S3) Brighton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 27 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 April 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 22 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (BRIGHTON AND HOVE COUNCIL).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0001213/43 · Changes in Brighton & Hove City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 78 bus?
The first 78 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 78 bus?
The last 78 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 78 bus cost?
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company's published fares on the 78: 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 78 bus?
The 78 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). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0001213/43. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.