✈ Bus and Coach London Stansted Airport (STN) - Brighton

Compare all timetables for the bus from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

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

today

£20

tomorrow

£19

Monday

£19

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

£21

Thursday

£19

Friday

£24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	19:25	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:30	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:25:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 12m	19:25	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:37	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:25:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
National Express	5h 3m	19:25	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:25:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 3m
National Express	5h 35m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:50	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 45m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 42m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:57	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 42m
National Express	5h 37m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:52	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 37m
National Express	5h 55m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:10	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 28m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
National Express	5h 45m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 38m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	5h 55m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 52m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	5h 45m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 47m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 52m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	5h 47m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
National Express	5h 55m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 45m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 52m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	5h 47m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
National Express	6h 5m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 38m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	5h 55m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 52m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	6h 5m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 47m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
National Express	5h 38m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	5h 45m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 2m	11:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	17:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 17:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 2m
National Express	5h 52m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 15:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	5h 30m	21:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	02:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 21:05:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	4h 25m	23:00	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:25	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 23:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 35m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	04:25	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 23:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Stansted Airport to Brighton is £16 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London Stansted Airport and Brighton

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 108 daily coaches from London Stansted Airport to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 96 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 180 coaches from London Stansted Airport to Brighton, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Brighton, with only 168 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 99 times every day by bus from London Stansted Airport to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Brighton starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	3h 48m
Earliest Coach	00:50
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	99 Ø
Distance	121.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

Every day, 99 buses from 1 coach companies leave London Stansted Airport for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£21

Sunday 07/12

£19

Monday 08/12

£19

Tuesday 09/12

£18

Wednesday 10/12

£21

Thursday 11/12

£19

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£25

Sunday 14/12

£24

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£24

Wednesday 17/12

£24

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£26

Saturday 20/12

£26

Sunday 21/12

£26

Monday 22/12

£28

Tuesday 23/12

£28

Wednesday 24/12

£28

Thursday 25/12

£59

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£28

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

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

With a price starting from £18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Stansted Airport to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Brighton, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

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

National Express from London Stansted Airport to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£18
Fastest Coach	3h 48m
Earliest Coach	00:50
Last Coach	23:50
Daily Connections	99 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Brighton

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

Stansted Coach Station

Terminal Rd N

Train Station

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 Stansted Airport to Brighton

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

FAQs about the London Stansted Airport to Brighton bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Stansted Airport - Brighton route is available from £16 and takes 6h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection London Stansted Airport to Brighton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £45. 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 Stansted Airport - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Stansted Airport to Brighton is offered by roughly 99 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from London Stansted Airport to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 3h 48m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from London Stansted Airport at 00:50. 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 Stansted Airport to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from London Stansted Airport at 23:50. 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 Stansted Airport - Brighton route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between London Stansted 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Brighton

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