The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 52 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.




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Compare coach and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 5m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 121 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 04:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 04:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h35 | 14:15 14:15Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 04:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 10:05 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 14:15 14:15Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h21 | 11:01 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 14:15 14:15Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 13:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 10:15 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h02 | 13:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h00 | 15:15 Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h47 | 15:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 15:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 16:20 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h47 | 16:07 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 16:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h57 | 17:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 17:25 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 17:15 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h12 | 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 18:40 Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 18:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 19:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 19:40 Brighton | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | On time 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h32 | 19:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h52 | 21:07 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 21:20 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h55 | 21:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | Delayed 19:25 17:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 21:55 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | Delayed 19:25 17:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h37 | 21:52 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | Delayed 19:25 17:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 22:05 Brighton | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h57 | 23:22 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 23:20 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 23:30 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 02:45 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h40 | 02:35 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h42 | 02:37 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 03:25 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 03:35 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 03:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 04:35 Brighton | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 04:25 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NXA8 · 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton
Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton run on average 51 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 51 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted Mountfitchet to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Stansted to Brighton
Coaches offer an affordable route from Stansted to Brighton, allowing for seamless flight transfers whenever they are required. Every day, at least 30 indirect services travel from Stansted to Brighton, and journey times vary from four hours 15 minutes to just under seven hours.
Which coach companies travel from Stansted to Brighton?
National Express is the sole operator of coaches from Stansted to Brighton. The company doesn't run a direct route. Instead, a single change will be needed, usually in Milton Keynes or London.
How long is the coach from Stansted to Brighton?
Journey times vary considerably on the Stansted to Brighton coach route. Travellers can expect the fastest journeys to take around four hours 15 minutes. However, journey times can reach seven hours or more, making it important to check schedules carefully before booking.
How many coaches are there from Stansted to Brighton?
There's no shortage of choice when travellers head from Stansted to Brighton. Every day of the week, passengers can expect to choose from 30-40 services with a single change, and even more when routes with two changes are considered.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Stansted to Brighton?
Departure bus station: All buses from Stansted to Brighton will leave from Stansted Airport Bus Station. The bus stop is only two minutes' walk from the arrivals terminal, so should be easily accessible for those with heavy luggage. It offers more than just a place to wait, with free WiFi, a cafe on site, the chance to purchase travel essentials and payphones and lavatories. It's also around 10 minutes' walk from the Airport Train Station when stairs and gateways are taken into account.
Arrival bus station: Coaches to Brighton from Stansted could arrive at a couple of locations. Firstly, all buses stop at Brighton Coach Station. This can be found close to the seafront promenade, at the southern end of the Old Steine Gardens. From there, arrivals can walk to the Royal Pavilion and the beach in around five to ten minutes. Alternatively, many buses to Brighton also stop at York Place, which is around 800 metres north of the seafront and a much more convenient stop for those heading to Brighton Station. Some buses also stop at Preston Circus, which is the ideal destination for those headed to northern Brighton.
FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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.

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