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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

36 m

Buses per day

Distance

37 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 38 buses that leave Brighton for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 38 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 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 38 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.

Cheapest

21:470h53

Brighton, Preston Circus

22:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

20:470h53

Brighton, Preston Circus

21:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

18:270h53

Brighton, Preston Circus

19:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£71One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

18:270h38

Brighton, Preston Circus

19:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£81One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

20:470h38

Brighton, Preston Circus

21:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£81One-way

0 changes

Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	02:55 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h35	03:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	04:00 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h35	04:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	04:45 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h35	05:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	04:45 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h50	05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	05:41 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h39	06:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	05:41 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h54	06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	06:51 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h39	07:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	06:51 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h54	07:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	08:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	08:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	08:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	09:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	09:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	09:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	13:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	13:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	14:57 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	15:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	14:57 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	17:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	17:17 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	19:37 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	20:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	21:47 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h53	22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	21:47 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h38	22:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h35	23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	0 changesDirect
National Express NX025 National ExpressNX025	22:50 Brighton, Preston Circus	0h50	23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buses from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 36 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £7

Distance

37 km

Average bus duration

40m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

35m

First bus

02:50

Last bus

22:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £7

Coach companies: National Express, Southern and Thameslink Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express, Southern and Thameslink coach tickets from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 43 min
Cheapest Price: £7
National Express frequency: 12 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information:

Average Duration: 47 min
Cheapest Price: £14
Southern frequency: 1 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 30 min
Cheapest Price: £8
Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Cheap coach tickets from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £11; 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 to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach time is 43 min covering the 23 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 03: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 21: 57.

Yes, there are 35 direct coaches a day from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Brighton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Brighton is worth doing with a journey time of 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a train or coach.