Buses to Brighton from London

The journey to Brighton from London takes just 1 hour 55 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 26 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London at 02:00.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between London and Brighton 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 26
Shortest trip 1 hour 55 minutes
First departure 02:00
Last departure 23:59

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between London and Brighton?

    Yes, buses operate daily from London to Brighton, departing as early as 02:00.

  • How long is the bus trip from London to Brighton?

    The fastest bus to Brighton from London takes 1 hour 55 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 51 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Brighton from London?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between London and Brighton?

    National Express run buses to Brighton from London.

  • What time is the earliest bus from London to Brighton?

    The first bus to Brighton from London leaves at 02:00. The journey takes about 2 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Brighton from London?

    The last bus leaves London at 23:59, arriving into Brighton at 23:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Brighton

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Crawley Down
  • Daily except Sunday
1 hour 7 minutes 20 miles
East Grinstead
  • Daily
1 hour 27 minutes 21 miles
Hailsham
  • Daily
57 minutes 17 miles
Hickstead
  • Daily
15 minutes 10.0 miles
Horley
  • Daily
35 minutes 24 miles
Lewes
  • Daily
13 minutes 7.2 miles
Rottingdean
  • Daily
6 minutes 3.7 miles
Seaford
  • Daily
31 minutes 11 miles
Uckfield
  • Daily
39 minutes 14 miles

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