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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 18 Nov

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

1 h 33 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Buses per day

79

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Brighton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 79 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Brighton every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 33 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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:304h00
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
10:30Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:003h20
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
08:20Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:254h20
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
16:45Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:453h45
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
08:30Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
16:453h30
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
20:15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
£151One-way
1 change

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Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 75 km

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Train

£16

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Cheapest

£73

Average Price

2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

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Fastest

1h 51m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Brighton bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Brighton coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 23:15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX032 · NX02523:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
2h38
02:28 Brighton, Patcham1 change
Tuesday 18 November
national_expressNX02500:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
02:28 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02500:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
02:28 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX025
On time
01:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h18
04:18 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus02:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h55
06:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus02:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h05
06:35 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus02:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h50
06:35 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus02:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h40
06:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
national_expressNXA30 · NX02503:27 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h41
06:08 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02504:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
06:08 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02504:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
06:08 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus04:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h45
08:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus04:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h35
08:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus05:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h20
08:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus05:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h30
08:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX02505:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h33
07:43 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02505:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
07:43 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02506:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
07:43 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h00
10:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h50
10:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h35
10:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h45
10:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX02507:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h53
09:53 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX202 · NX025
On time
07:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h03
10:53 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX02507:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h58
09:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02508:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h43
09:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX240 · NX02508:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h53
11:48 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02509:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h53
10:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02509:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h38
10:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202 · NX025
On time
09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h58
12:48 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX02510:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
11:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02510:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
11:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02511:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
12:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX02511:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h38
13:48 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02511:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
12:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02512:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
13:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202 · NX025
On time
12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h48
14:48 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX02512:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
13:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h20
16:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h10
16:35 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h55
16:35 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h05
16:45 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX02513:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
14:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX02513:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h43
15:53 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02513:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
14:48 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02514:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
15:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX240 · NX02514:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h53
17:03 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02514:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
15:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h55
18:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h05
18:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h40
18:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h50
18:30 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX02515:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h58
17:03 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02515:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h43
17:03 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX240 · NX02516:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h18
19:18 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02516:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h58
18:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02516:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h43
18:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h55
20:25 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h45
20:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h30
20:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h40
20:25 Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX02517:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h53
19:18 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02517:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h38
19:18 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX02517:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2h33
20:13 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX202 · NX025
On time
17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h03
20:53 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX02518:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h53
20:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02518:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h38
20:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02519:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
20:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02519:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
20:53 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX02519:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h43
23:13 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX02519:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
21:43 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02520:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
21:43 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202 · NX025
On time
20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h48
00:28 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX02521:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
23:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02521:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
23:13 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02522:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h48
00:28 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02522:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h33
00:28 Brighton, Patcham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX035 · NX025
On time
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
2h38
02:28 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX025
On time
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h19
03:18 Brighton, Patcham		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton

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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 40m.

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 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
48
Direct buses
25
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
03:35
Last bus
22:59
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.
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Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Brighton with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£12
National Express frequency
42 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Brighton coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton is £27; 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton is 1 h 55 min   to travel the 46 mile long route, with around there are 34 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton leaves at 00: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton leaves at 23: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton without having to change trains with National Express. There are 19 direct coaches from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Brighton from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton by coach is September.
You have options as you can travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brighton.

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    Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Brighton

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