London Stansted Airport to Brighton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 18 Nov

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

3 h 48 m

Average duration

3 h 54 m

Buses per day

48

Distance

121 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Brighton will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.

Fast coaches

To travel from London Stansted Airport to Brighton you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
15:155h52
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
21:07Brighton, Preston Circus
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
15:155h38
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
20:53Brighton, Patcham
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
15:155h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
21:10Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
10:205h47
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
16:07Brighton, Preston Circus
£341One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
10:205h33
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
15:53Brighton, Patcham
£341One-way
1 change

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Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 121 km

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Train

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£74

Average Price

4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to Brighton bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Brighton coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 23:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
09:35 00:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h18
06:08 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
09:35 00:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
06:20 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
09:35 00:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
06:15 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02502:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h13
07:43 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
02:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
07:50 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02502:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
07:55 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02504:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
10:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02504:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h08
09:53 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
04:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
10:05 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02506:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h13
10:53 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
06:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h21
11:01 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02506:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
11:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02509:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h48
12:48 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02509:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
13:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
09:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h02
13:02 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h47
15:02 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02510:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h33
14:48 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02510:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
15:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h47
16:07 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h33
15:53 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
16:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h57
17:12 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h00
17:15 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h48
17:03 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02513:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h58
18:13 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h12
18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02513:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
18:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02514:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
19:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02514:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h23
19:18 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h32
19:27 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h52
21:07 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h38
20:53 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h55
21:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX02517:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h28
21:43 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX02517:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
21:55 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX025
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h37
21:52 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX02519:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h48
23:13 Brighton, Patcham1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX02519:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h57
23:22 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX025
On time
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h55
23:20 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
02:35 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h42
02:37 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h33
02:28 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
03:25 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h18
03:18 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
03:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h28
04:18 Brighton, Patcham		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
04:25 Brighton, Preston Circus		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
04:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Brighton run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 14:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 4h 25m.

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
121 km
Average bus duration
4h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Buses per day
49
Fastest bus
4h 25m
First bus
14:15
Last bus
23:50
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

Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Brighton with National Express for as low as £20. 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
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£20
National Express frequency
49 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 Stansted Airport to Brighton coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is £37; 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 Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is 4 h 24 min   to travel the 75 mile long trip, with around there are 45 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton leaves at 23: 40.
There are 45 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express or Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Brighton from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is November.
You have options as you can travel to Brighton from London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Brighton

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    Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
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    Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station,Pool Valley 6,BN1 1PN
    Brighton, Patcham
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    Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
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