What is the distance between Gatwick and Brighton?

About 24 miles (38 km) separate Gatwick and Brighton.

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

If you're headed to Brighton from Gatwick, chances are that your bus will leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, Komedia, Kipling Gardens and American Express Community Stadium.

Bus Gatwick to Brighton from $8 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Brighton on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 5m	8:40pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	1:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	28m	1:48pm	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	1:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 5m	2:15pm	Brighton	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 5m	2:15pm	Brighton	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 5m	3:15pm	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:38 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $40	Average Duration42m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $37	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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.

September 29, 2025

Driver was very helpful, his driving skills were good. Downside the bus was just under an hour late

Kim F.

October 4, 2023

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.

July 2, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Brighton?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Brighton

A - Pool Valley Coach Station

B - Brighton

C - Brighton Amex Stadium

D - Rottingdean Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Brighton by bus

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

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$8

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $8

To 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 $8 to $18 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 $8 which is on 2025-11-19.