79 Brighton to Ditchling via Hollingbury, Coldean
Operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. Registered as running via Open Market, Fiveways. First bus 09:20, last bus 17:55. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 79? 19 other bus routes are numbered 79 elsewhere in the UK — see every 79 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 10:35 | 11:50 | 13:05 | 14:20 | 15:35 | 16:50 | 17:55 to Brighton Station B4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Steine (Stop S1) | 09:20 | 10:35 | 11:50 | 13:05 | 14:20 | 15:35 | 16:50 | 17:55 |
| Brighton Station (Stop B4) | 09:27 | 10:42 | 11:58 | 13:13 | 14:28 | 15:43 | 16:58 | 18:02 |
| London Road Shops (Stop L3) | 09:34 | 10:49 | 12:05 | 13:20 | 14:35 | 15:50 | 17:05 | · |
| Bromley Road (opp) | 09:36 | 10:51 | 12:07 | 13:22 | 14:37 | 15:52 | 17:07 | · |
| Fiveways (N-bound) | 09:41 | 10:56 | 12:12 | 13:27 | 14:42 | 15:57 | 17:12 | · |
| Surrenden Road East End (adj) | 09:43 | 10:58 | 12:14 | 13:29 | 14:44 | 15:59 | 17:14 | · |
| Upper Lodges Car Park (opp) | 09:48 | 11:03 | 12:19 | 13:34 | 14:49 | 16:04 | 17:19 | · |
| Ditchling Beacon (at) | 09:52 | 11:08 | 12:24 | 13:39 | 14:54 | 16:09 | 17:24 | · |
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.
Fares on the 79
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.85 to £1.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Clock Tower | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.80 | £1.80 | Brighton Station | |||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | Co-Op/Open Mkt | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.80 | Fiveways | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Varndean School | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £1.80 | Wild Park | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.80 | Ditchling Beacon |
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 79
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: Boxing Day, 27 December 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 79
79 towards Ditchling
All 27 stops
- Old Steine (Stop S1) Brighton
- North Street (Stop N6) Brighton
- Clock Tower (Stop T1) Brighton
- North Road (opp) Brighton
- Brighton Station (Stop B4) Brighton
- North Road (adj) Brighton
- North Laine (adj) Brighton
- St Peter's Church (Stop L1) Brighton
- London Road Shops (Stop L3) Brighton
- Open Market (Stop L6) Brighton
- Bromley Road (opp) Brighton
- Prince's Crescent (opp) Brighton
- Springfield Road East (adj) Brighton
- Rugby Road East (adj) Brighton
- Semley Road (adj) Brighton
- Fiveways (N-bound) Brighton
- St Matthias Church (opp) Brighton
- Osborne Road (adj) Brighton
- Varndean High School (adj) Brighton
- Friar Road (adj) Brighton
- Surrenden Road East End (adj) Brighton
- Hollingbury Castle (opp) Hollingbury
- Wild Park (N-bound) Hollingbury
- Upper Lodges Car Park (opp) Coldean
- Piddingworth Plantation (opp) Ditchling
- High Park Corner (NE-bound) Ditchling
- Ditchling Beacon (at) Ditchling
79 towards Brighton
All 22 stops
- Ditchling Beacon (at) Ditchling
- High Park Corner (SW-bound) Ditchling
- Piddingworth Plantation (adj) Ditchling
- Upper Lodges Car Park (adj) Coldean
- Wild Park (S-bound) Hollingbury
- Hollingbury Castle (adj) Hollingbury
- Surrenden Road East End (opp) Brighton
- Friar Road (opp) Brighton
- Varndean High School (opp) Brighton
- Osborne Road (opp) Brighton
- St Matthias Church (adj) Brighton
- Fiveways (S-bound) Brighton
- Semley Road (opp) Brighton
- Rugby Road East (opp) Brighton
- Springfield Road East (opp) Brighton
- Prince's Crescent (adj) Brighton
- Bromley Road (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 S1) Brighton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 27 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 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 & HOVE CITY COUNCIL / EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0001213/47 · Changes in Brighton & Hove City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 79 bus?
The first 79 departure leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 79 bus?
The last 79 leaves its first stop at 17:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 79 bus cost?
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company's published fares on the 79: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £0.85 to £1.80. 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 79 bus?
The 79 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 PK0001213/47. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.