4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Croydon to Brighton
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Croydon to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Brighton will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Croydon for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Croydon to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 62 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Croydon to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Brighton coaches for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 14:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 16:35 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h25 | 16:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 18:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h25 | 18:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h50 | 20:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h00 | 20:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
| 06:05 Croydon | 2h15 | 08:20 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:20 Croydon | 2h00 | 10:20 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Croydon to Brighton
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Buses from Croydon to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 31m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Croydon to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Croydon to Brighton with FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Croydon to Brighton
The bus service from Croydon to Brighton is run by National Express. There are no direct buses on this route as the buses either have one or two changes along the way. The departure station is London Mitcham Coach Station. As National Express buses do not cover the route from Croydon to London it is advised that travellers use another mode of transport such as the train to reach London from Croydon. There is an hourly bus leaving Mitcham Station for Brighton. It takes an estimated 2 hours and 40 minutes for the bus to reach the arrival station, Brighton Coach Station.
FAQs: Croydon to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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