✈ Bus and Coach London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Brighton

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

from £3

tomorrow

from £3

Sunday

from £5

Monday

from £5

Tuesday

from £3

Wednesday

from £3

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 55m	19:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	20:35	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2025 19:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 45m	19:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	20:35	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2025 19:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 55m	07:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2025 07:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 45m	05:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	06:15	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2025 05:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 42m	05:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	06:12	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2025 05:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2025 06:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 55m	07:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 07:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	09:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 09:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	17:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	18:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 17:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 45m	02:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	03:25	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 02:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	03:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	04:25	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 03:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 42m	01:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	02:32	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 01:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 02:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
National Express	0h 42m	07:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	07:47	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 07:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 07:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
National Express	0h 42m	10:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	10:47	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 10:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 10:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
National Express	0h 42m	21:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	21:47	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 21:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 21:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
National Express	0h 45m	01:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	02:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 01:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 50m	03:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	04:30	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 03:40:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 50m	05:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	06:20	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 05:30:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 50m	07:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	07:55	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 07:05:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 55m	09:15	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	10:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 09:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 50m	10:15	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	11:05	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 10:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 55m	07:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 07:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	09:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 09:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	17:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	18:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 17:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 38m	05:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	06:08	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 05:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 06:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
National Express	0h 38m	11:10	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	11:48	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 11:10:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 55m	07:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 07:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	09:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 09:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 55m	17:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	18:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 17:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 38m	09:15	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	09:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 09:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
National Express	0h 38m	20:15	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 20:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is £3 on 19/09/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 188 daily coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 180 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 332 coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton, with only 216 offers.

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Facts about coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 185 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	0h 32m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	185 Ø
Distance	37.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Every day, 185 buses from 2 coach companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/09/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/09

Tuesday 16/09

Wednesday 17/09

Thursday 18/09

Friday 19/09

£3

Saturday 20/09

£3

Sunday 21/09

£6

Monday 22/09

£5

Tuesday 23/09

£5

Wednesday 24/09

£5

Thursday 25/09

Friday 26/09

£5

Saturday 27/09

£6

Sunday 28/09

£3

Monday 29/09

£3

Tuesday 30/09

£6

Wednesday 01/10

£5

Thursday 02/10

Friday 03/10

£6

Saturday 04/10

Sunday 05/10

Monday 06/10

£5

Tuesday 07/10

£3

Wednesday 08/10

£5

Thursday 09/10

Friday 10/10

£5

Saturday 11/10

£3

Sunday 12/10

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, with £3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Brighton from our users.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Gatwick Airport to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	0h 32m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	180 Ø
Found on	18/09/2025

FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London Gatwick Airport to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:35
Last Coach	19:50
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	18/09/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

Upper Forecourt

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Gatwick Airport - Brighton route is available from £3 and takes 0h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The connection London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Gatwick Airport - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is offered by roughly 185 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport take?

The quickest transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 0h 32m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £6. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from London Gatwick Airport at 01:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from London Gatwick Airport at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Gatwick Airport - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Gatwick Airport Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!