How much is the bus ticket from Brighton to London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Brighton to London start at R 117. The average price for this route is around R 253. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Brighton to London?

The average bus journey time from Brighton to London is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 70 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Brighton to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 243 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brighton to London?

The earliest bus departs from Brighton to London at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:57.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brighton to London?

A bus trip from Brighton to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Brighton to London?

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 29762 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Brighton to London?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Brighton to London?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brighton to London?

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.

Bus Brighton to London from R 62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Brighton to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Brighton	3h 45m	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	12:30	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Brighton	3h 45m	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	20:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	12:30	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	10:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	10:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	10:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	08:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	10:45	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Brighton	3h	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Brighton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

77 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 117 - R 1 529	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 208 - R 3 120	Average duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 190 - R 239	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brighton and London?

Stops in Brighton

A
Pool Valley Coach Station
5 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1PN, UK
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B
Brighton
39 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4FT, United Kingdom
C
Brighton Amex Stadium
Village Way, Brighton BN1, UK
D
Rottingdean Bus Stop
12 West St, Brighton BN2 7HP, UK

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 768 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

The service received positive feedback for being efficient and convenient, with comfortable buses. However, some customers mentioned that the seats were not very comfy for long trips. Additionally, there were complaints about long journey times due to multiple stops along the route.

National Express Brighton London recent customer reviews

Setting off was a little late but driver soon caught up. Comfortable and stress free journey.

Eileen S.

13 April 2024

Coach very comfortable and clean but journey time to Victoria too long didn’t realise there were so many stops on route

Lesley P.

31 January 2024

Good afternoon. I purchased two round trip tickets to Brighton on the same day. Spend my time at the beach with my wife. Departure from London was postponed by 1 hour and the road was delayed by 30 minutes. Because of this, we spent less time at sea than we were upset.

Oleg P.

29 August 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brighton to London by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Brighton to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brighton to London start at R 117. The average price for this route is around R 253. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Brighton to London?
The average bus journey time from Brighton to London is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 70 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Brighton to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 243 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brighton to London?
The earliest bus departs from Brighton to London at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:57.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brighton to London?
A bus trip from Brighton to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Brighton to London?
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 29762 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Brighton to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Brighton to London?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brighton to London?
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

13/12

R 94

14/12

R 94

Today

R 83

16/12

R 73

17/12

R 73

18/12

R 73

19/12

R 83

20/12

R 83

The cheapest trip from Brighton to London was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 73

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

You can expect to pay from R 73 to R 1 095 for a bus ticket from Brighton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 73, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.