817 London - Brighton
Operated by National Express. First bus 04:35, last bus 23:45. 35 journeys on Fridays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 817? 5 other bus routes are numbered 817 elsewhere in the UK — see every 817 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:00 | 09:15 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 10:00 | 11:15 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 20:00 | 21:15 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 21:00 | 22:15 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 22:00 | 23:15 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 22:30 | 23:45 to Gatwick Airport - Brighton | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 08:00 | · | 10:00 | · | 20:00 | · | 21:00 | · | 22:00 | · | 22:30 | · | 23:00 |
| North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | 09:15 | 09:15 | 11:15 | 11:15 | 21:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 | 23:15 | 23:45 | 23:45 | 00:15 |
| South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) | 09:30 | · | 11:30 | · | 21:30 | · | 22:30 | · | 23:30 | · | 00:00 | · | 00:30 |
| Old Steine (Stop S4) | 10:15 | 10:15 | 12:15 | 12:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 | 23:15 | 00:15 | 00:15 | 00:45 | 00:45 | 01:15 |
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: 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 817
817 towards Brighton
All 4 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) Gatwick Airport
- South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) Gatwick Airport
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
817 towards Victoria
All 4 stops
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
- South Terminal Bus Station (N-bound) Gatwick Airport
- North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) Gatwick Airport
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 817 coach?
The first 817 departure on Fridays leaves at 04:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 817 coach?
The last 817 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 23:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 817 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 817 coach?
The 817 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.