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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Brighton | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gatwick to Brighton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its good value for money and comfortable journeys. The drivers were noted to be helpful and skilled. However, some users mentioned that buses occasionally arrived late by about an hour without prior notification. Despite this, many expressed their intention to use the service again due to its reliability compared to trains and appreciated flexibility in boarding earlier buses when possible.
National Express Gatwick Brighton recent customer reviews
Very good. Chaos at Gatwick with no trains so the Brighton bus from Gatwick saved me!
Susi P.
Driver was very helpful, his driving skills were good. Downside the bus was just under an hour late
Kim F.
It was easy to book our trip and get our travel voucher. Our bus right on time, very clean and comfortable and we actually arrived at our destination early. We switched drivers partway through the trip and both were very pleasant. We will definitely use this company again.
Randall O.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gatwick to Brighton
What's the distance between Gatwick and Brighton by coach?
The distance between Gatwick and Brighton by coach is approximately 24 miles (38 km).
What is the best way to go from Gatwick to Brighton without a car?
You can travel to Brighton from Gatwick by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Brighton was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £6To 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 £6 to £14 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 £6, which is on 2025-11-20.
