What is the distance between Hickstead and Brighton?

Hickstead and Brighton are 10 miles (17 km) apart.

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 Yellowave Beach Sports, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton Fishing Museum, Brighton Marina and HeliFly.

Bus Hickstead to Brighton from $3 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hickstead to Brighton on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Hickstead Bus Stop (Little Chef)	35m	4:20pm	Brighton	Cheapest
Bus	3:45pm	Hickstead Bus Stop (Little Chef)	8m	3:53pm	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	3:45pm	Hickstead Bus Stop (Little Chef)	35m	4:20pm	Brighton	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Hickstead Bus Stop (Little Chef)	40m	6:40pm	Brighton	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Hickstead Bus Stop (Little Chef)	40m	6:40pm	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:16 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hickstead to Brighton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

88bus per day

17mAverage Duration

9 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration17m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $17	Average Duration12m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $5

National Express Hickstead Brighton recent customer reviews

The bus left early so we missed it

Miranda W.

February 16, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hickstead to Brighton by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$3

11/17

$3

Today

$3

11/19

$3

11/20

$3

11/21

$3

11/22

$3

11/23

$3

The cheapest trip from Hickstead to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hickstead to Brighton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $3 to $10 for a bus ticket from Hickstead to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $3 which is on 2025-11-19.