The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
78
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 78 buses that leave Brighton for London Gatwick Airport every day 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 35 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.
FlixBus11:450h55Brighton12:40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:550h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:450h45Brighton12:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:000h45Brighton20:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:550h45Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£41One-way0 changes
NX0252:550h35Brighton, Preston Circus3:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£131One-way0 changes
NX02522:500h35Brighton, Preston Circus23:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:250h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)23:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:000h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)5:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:550h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport 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 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 37 km
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 8:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 8:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 10:15 10:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 9:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 9:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 10:15 10:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Brighton | 0h45 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Brighton | 0h55 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 10:55 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 | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 10:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 10:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 10:15 10:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 11:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 11:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton | 0h45 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton | 0h55 | 12:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 12:40 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 | Delayed 17:27 12:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 12:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 13:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 13:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Brighton | 0h45 | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Brighton | 0h55 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 14:02Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 14:02Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 14:57Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 14:57Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 15:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Brighton | 0h45 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 16:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 16:12Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 17:17Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 17:27 17:17Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 17:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton | 0h55 | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton | 0h45 | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 19:05 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 | |
NX025 | On time 19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Brighton | 0h45 | 20:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Brighton | 0h55 | 20:55 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 | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 20:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 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 | 0h55 | 23:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Brighton | 0h45 | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 23:10 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 | 0h50 | 23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 22 May | |||||
NX025 | Delayed 7:12 2:55Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 2:45 2:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 2:55 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 Brighton | 0h40 | 3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 Brighton | 0h50 | 3:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 3:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 4:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:12 4:00Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 4:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 4:45 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h50 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:12 4:45Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 5:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Brighton | 0h40 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Brighton | 0h50 | 5:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 5:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:12 5:41Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h39 | 6:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 5:41 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h54 | 6:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:12 6:51Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h39 | 7:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 6:51 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h54 | 7:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Brighton | 0h45 | 8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Brighton | 0h55 | 9:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 8:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 9:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 9:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h53 | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 9:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 9:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 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 12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 13:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 14:57 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 15:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | On time 17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 17:55 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 19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 20:15 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 21:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 22:25 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 42 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 42 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 37 km distance in 35m.
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 9:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Brighton to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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