What is the distance between Brighton and London?

The distance between the two cities is 47 miles (76 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brighton to London?

If you're headed to London from Brighton, chances are that your bus will depart from Pool Valley Coach Station and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Paul's Cathedral, National Portrait Gallery, Hampton Court Palace, The National Gallery and Kew Gardens.

Bus Brighton to London from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Brighton	3h 19m	11:59pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Brighton	3h 25m	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton	3h 25m	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Brighton	3h 25m	7:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Brighton	3h 20m	9:40pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35am	Brighton	3h 55m	9:30am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55am	Brighton	3h 25m	7:20am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55am	Brighton	3h 25m	7:20am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55am	Brighton	3h 25m	7:20am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Brighton (Preston Park)	35m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Brighton (Coach Station)	45m	8:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Brighton	3h	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Brighton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $89	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $180	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $14	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
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

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.

April 13, 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.

January 31, 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.

August 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brighton to London by bus

What is the distance between Brighton and London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brighton to London?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$5

11/20

$5

Today

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

11/24

$4

11/25

$4

11/26

$4

The cheapest trip from Brighton to London was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $4

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 $4 to $62 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 $4 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.