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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Showing times and prices for 24 Jan
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Fast coaches
Of the 5 buses that leave Brighton station (BTN) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:100h45
Brighton station (BTN)11:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£51One-way
0 changes
21:100h45
Brighton station (BTN)21:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£51One-way
0 changes
21:000h55
Brighton station (BTN)21:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£71One-way
0 changes
16:170h38
Brighton station (BTN)16:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£71One-way
0 changes
04:100h55
Brighton station (BTN)05:05Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£81One-way
0 changes
21:500h35
Brighton station (BTN)22:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£111One-way
0 changes
16:170h38
Brighton station (BTN)16:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£71One-way
0 changes
11:100h45
Brighton station (BTN)11:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£51One-way
0 changes
21:100h45
Brighton station (BTN)21:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£51One-way
0 changes
04:100h55
Brighton station (BTN)05:05Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£81One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 36 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) coaches for today, Friday 23 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 04:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 02:55Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 03:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 02:55Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 03:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 04:00Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 04:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 04:00Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 04:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 04:45Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 04:45Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 05:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 05:41Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h39 | 06:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 05:41Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h54 | 06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 06:51Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h54 | 07:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 06:51Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h39 | 07:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 09:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 08:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 08:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 08:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 08:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 08:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 09:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 09:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 10:12 09:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 09:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 10:55 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 10:55 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 12:40 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 12:40 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 13:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 13:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:57 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 15:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:57 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 17:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 19:10 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 19:10 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 20:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 20:55 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 20:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 20:55 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 20:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 21:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 21:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 22:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 23:10 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 23:10 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 24 January | |||||
| 04:10 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h55 | 05:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Buses from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)You can travel by bus between Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
£7
National Express frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) coach time is 35 min covering the 22 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 23: 28.
Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the route from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from Brighton station (BTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by coach is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton station (BTN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
No, luggage for the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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