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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
1 h 51 m
Buses on 24 Sept
35
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 35 buses from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport, including 24 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 53 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.
FlixBus16:052h10Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road18:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£51One-way0 changes- FlixBus4:552h05Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road7:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£51One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:052h00Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road5:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£51One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:302h15Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road15:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£51One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:152h35Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road10:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£101One-way1 change
NX0254:451h50Brighton, Preston Circus6:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£281One-way0 changes- NX02522:501h50Brighton, Preston Circus0:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£231One-way0 changes
- NX0254:001h50Brighton, Preston Circus5:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£171One-way0 changes
- NX0252:551h50Brighton, Preston Circus4:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£281One-way0 changes
- NX02510:121h53Brighton, Preston Circus12:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 75 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £58.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £12. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 Brighton station (BTN) | 3h20 | 15:15 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:15 Brighton station (BTN) | 3h20 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Brighton station (BTN) | 4h05 | 0:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:10 Brighton station (BTN) | 4h00 | 0:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| NX025 | 2:55 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1h50 | 4:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NXN40 | 2:55 Brighton, Preston Circus | 2h30 | 5:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 3:05 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 2h00 | 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 4:00 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1h50 | 5:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 4:00 Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h00 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX025 | 4:45 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1h50 | 6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 2h05 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX240 | 5:41 Brighton, Preston Circus | 3h14 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX025 | 5:41 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1h54 | 7:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 6:51 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1h59 | 8:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:10, the last at 20:40. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:10 |
Last bus 20:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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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