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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Brighton every day 5 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 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 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 London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 37 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton coaches for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 16:35 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0h45 | 18:20 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0h47 | 18:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0h52 | 21:07 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 23:20 Brighton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton run on average 56 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 56 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 37 km distance in 35m.
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Brighton 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: London Gatwick Airport to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
- 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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