Stansted to Brighton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Brighton

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£29
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£45
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
4 h 6 m
Buses on 02 Nov
45
Distance
121 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted 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 to Brighton will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

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

  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted to Brighton

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Buses from Stansted to Brighton run on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 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 3h 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
3h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
46
Fastest bus
3h 25m
First bus
0:01
Last bus
23:50
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
56 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Stansted to Brighton trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted to Brighton.

Cheap coach tickets from Stansted to Brighton can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted to Brighton is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Stansted to Brighton leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted to Brighton leaves at 23:50.
There are 46 coaches a day from Stansted to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Stansted to Brighton bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Brighton coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02510:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h52
16:37 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02510:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h05
16:50 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02510:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h55
16:40 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02513:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
18:20 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02513:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h52
18:07 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02513:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
18:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02514:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
19:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02514:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h37
19:32 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02514:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
19:35 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02515:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h55
21:10 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02515:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
21:00 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02515:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h42
20:57 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX728 · NX02517:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
22:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX728 · NX02517:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h37
21:52 Brighton, Preston Circus1 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 · NX02519:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
23:20 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX728 · NX02519:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h07
23:22 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX728 · NX02519:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
23:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02519:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h12
0:37 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02519:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
0:35 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02519:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
0:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02521:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
2:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02521:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
2:35 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02521:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h32
2:37 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
3:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
3:25 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
3:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
4:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
4:25 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX02523:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
4:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0250:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
4:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0250:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
4:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0250:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
4:25 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0251:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
6:15 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0251:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
6:25 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0251:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
6:20 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0254:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
9:40 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0254:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
9:35 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0254:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
9:50 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0256:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h21
11:01 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0256:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
11:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0256:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
11:15 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0259:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
13:35 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0259:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h32
13:32 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX0259:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
13:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02510:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
15:15 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02510:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
15:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX02510:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h47
15:02 Brighton, Preston Circus1 change

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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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest National Express Price
£22
National Express frequency
46 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.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Stansted and Brighton

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Stansted to Brighton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Stansted and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted to Brighton for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted to Brighton:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted to Brighton depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Stansted to Brighton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to Brighton:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to Brighton:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stansted to Brighton.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Stansted to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for a UK seaside city. Hotels and dining are pricier than many British towns, but buses, casual eats and supermarket options help keep daily costs manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Stansted to Brighton coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and Brighton including taking a coach and train.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Brighton

Most Stansted to Brighton buses use the to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Stansted and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Stansted
Arrival bus stations in Brighton

Which Brighton station do buses from Stansted arrive at?

Buses from Stansted to Brighton most often arrive at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Some services arrive at Brighton, Preston Circus, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Brighton arrival station.
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)St Peters Church, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) from Brighton city centre

Bus48, 5B, 98, 79, 20 · 10m · £2 · every ~11 min

Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) bus station facilities and services

Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). ATMs are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Basic accessibility features available.

Brighton, Preston CircusBrighton (Preston Circus), Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4QE, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre

Bus17 · 6m · £2 · every ~5 min

Brighton, Preston Circus bus station facilities and services

Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.

Brighton, Preston ParkPreston Manor and Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton, Preston Park from Brighton city centre

Brighton, Preston Park is 1 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Bedford, Brighton - London Bridge, Brighton - West Hampstead Thameslink, Brighton - Cambridge, Brighton - Luton, Brighton - Mill Hill Broadway · 3m · £1 · every ~6 min
BusUk998, Uk066 · 11m · £1 · every ~1 min
025 · 16m · £1 · every ~4 min

Brighton, Preston Park bus station facilities and services

Brighton, Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Park. ATMs are aTM available at the nearby convenience store.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Park.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton, Preston Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Park: Station is accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.

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