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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to London

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

2 h 55 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Buses per day

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to London 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 will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.

Fast coaches

Of the 40 buses that leave Brighton for London every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.

NX025

21:403h10

Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station

00:50London, Victoria Coach Station

£61One-way

0 changes

NX025

21:473h03

Brighton, Preston Circus

00:50London, Victoria Coach Station

£61One-way

0 changes

NX025

05:413h49

Brighton, Preston Circus

09:30London, Victoria Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

NX025

20:473h12

Brighton, Preston Circus

23:59London, Victoria Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

NX025

22:503h00

Brighton, Preston Circus

01:50London, Victoria Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London 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 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 75 km

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Coach	Most popular Train
£13 Average Price Cheapest	£23 Average Price
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to London bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 10 July

Last updated at 15:31

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX025	Delayed 04:35 01:50Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h00	04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	01:55 Brighton, Preston Circus	2h55	04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	Delayed 04:35 02:55Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	06:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	03:00 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h20	06:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	Delayed 04:35 03:40Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h30	07:10 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	03:45 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h25	07:10 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 04:35 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h55	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	04:41 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h49	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 05:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h45	09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	05:51 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h39	09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 07:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	07:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 08:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	08:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 09:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	09:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 10:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 11:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 12:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	12:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h18	15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 12:55 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h35	16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	13:02 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h28	16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 13:50 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h40	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	13:57 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h33	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 15:05 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h40	18:45 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	15:12 Brighton, Preston Circus	3h33	18:45 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 16:10 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h25	19:35 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 17:20 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h20	20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 18:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h20	21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 19:40 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h19	22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 20:40 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h10	23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX025	On time 21:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station	3h05	00:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to London

United Kingdom

Buses from Brighton to London run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

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

75 km

Average bus duration

2h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 0m

First bus

00:01

Last bus

23:57

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Southern and Bus Brighton to London

You can travel by coach to London from Brighton with National Express, Southern and Bus for as low as £8. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Brighton - London coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Brighton to London coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: £8
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.

Brighton to London coach information with Southern:

Average Duration: 1 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £11
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.

Thameslink from Brighton to London coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £11
Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Brighton to London coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Brighton to London 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.

Cheap coach tickets from Brighton to London can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton to London is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Brighton to London is 2 h 15 min to travel the 47 mile long journey, with around there are 35 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Brighton to London leaves at 11: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Brighton to London leaves at 22: 50.

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

For the route from Brighton to London you can take a coach with National Express or Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Brighton and London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Brighton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Brighton, Preston Circus, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton, Patcham and Brighton, Preston Park. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Brighton, Preston Circus, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to London by coach is September.

You have options as you can travel between Brighton and London 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Brighton to London has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Brighton to London.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Brighton to London.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Brighton to London.

No, luggage for the coach from Brighton to London needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Brighton to London.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Brighton to London.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Brighton to London.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Brighton to London.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and London

Brighton

London

The major coach station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip from Brighton to London.

Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station

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Address

Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station,Pool Valley 6,BN1 1PN

Brighton, Preston Circus

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Portslade, Wellington Road

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Brighton, Preston Park

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Brighton, Patcham

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Hove, Kingsway

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The major coach station for arrivals in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip to London from Brighton.

London, Victoria Coach Station Wifi