Bus from Gatwick to Brighton: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Brighton on March 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Brighton Old Steine S4 (Stop Z)Cheapest
National ExpressBus
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & CarterFastest
National ExpressBus
Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
BrightonNo tags
FlixbusBus
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Brighton Old Steine S4 (Stop Z)No tags
National ExpressBus
Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
BrightonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:21 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gatwick to Brighton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day
38mAverage Duration
37 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$11 - $26Average Duration43m
1kg CO₂e
Average Price$22 - $52Average Duration38m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Brighton by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Gatwick to Brighton?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gatwick to Brighton start from $11. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. Which bus companies service the Gatwick to Brighton route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 245 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.

  3. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gatwick to Brighton?

    The earliest bus departs from Gatwick to Brighton at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  4. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gatwick to Brighton?

    A bus trip from Gatwick to Brighton generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  5. What is the best bus company from Gatwick to Brighton?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29875 reviews.

  6. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gatwick to Brighton?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

  7. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gatwick to Brighton?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gatwick to Brighton?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03-23
$16
03-24
$16
Today
$6
03-26
No data
03-27
$5
03-28
No data
03-29
No data
03-30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gatwick to Brighton was searched and found on Mar 27, 2026 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Brighton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $27 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2026-03-27.

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