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

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

47 m

Average duration

50 m

Buses per day

Distance

37 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Brighton station (BTN) 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 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 47 m .

The slowest buses will take 55 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.

21:050h50

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

21:55Brighton station (BTN)

£91One-way

0 changes

00:500h47

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

01:37Brighton station (BTN)

£111One-way

0 changes

18:400h50

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

19:30Brighton station (BTN)

£121One-way

0 changes

14:100h55

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

15:05Brighton station (BTN)

£121One-way

0 changes

20:150h55

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

21:10Brighton station (BTN)

£141One-way

0 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	00:50 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0h47	01:37 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	21:05 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0h50	21:55 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	20:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0h55	21:10 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	22:35 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0h47	23:22 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	14:10 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0h55	15:05 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

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

Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 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

36 km

Average bus duration

50m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

47m

First bus

00:50

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £7

Coach companies: National Express and Southern London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN)

Find the best coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) with Omio's travel partners National Express and Southern from £3. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Brighton station (BTN) 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.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) coach information:

Average Duration: 47 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.

Coach information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) with Southern:

Average Duration: 27 min
Cheapest Price: £3
Southern frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN).

Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) is £11; 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) is 47 min to travel the 22 mile long route, with around there are 19 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 00: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 22: 50.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 19 direct coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Brighton station (BTN) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A day trip to Brighton station (BTN) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing with a journey time of 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton station (BTN) is November.

You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton station (BTN) 2 different ways: train or coach.