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Brighton to Gatwick

From £5.50 one-way*

Duration: 40 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 19 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Brighton to Gatwick Airport in 40 mins (fastest)

Start your adventure abroad off the right way with simple and convenient coach travel to Gatwick from Brighton. With fares starting at just £5.50 one-way* you can enjoy a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, a generous luggage allowance, free Wi-Fi and more all the way to the airport.

Book now using the blue journey planner above.

Brighton to Gatwick journey information
Fastest journey time 40 mins
Cheapest price From £5.50 *
Distance (approx) 49km
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 2:50am/22:45pm

Our Brighton to Gatwick services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

025 coach towards London

Our 025 service travels up to 19 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Brighton (Old Steine)
  • Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station
  • Brighton (Preston Circus)
  • Brighton (Preston Park)
  • Brighton (Withdean Park)
  • Brighton (Patcham)
  • Gatwick Airport (South)
  • Gatwick Airport (North)

Brighton to Gatwick route map

Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy 

Departing from Brighton

Brighton Coach Station is based just on the seafront, so it's only a short walk if you're already enjoying the town centre's attractions.

The station is served by a taxi rank and several bus routes, making the start of your journey easy even if you're beginning from further afield.

Arriving at Gatwick Airport

To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

Gatwick Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to enjoy before your flight. From newsagents to restaurants, coffee shops and much more, there's something for everyone.

Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Brighton to Gatwick?

The first coach leaves from Brighton at 2.50am, arriving at Gatwick South Terminal at 3.30am.

When is the last coach from Brighton to Gatwick?

The last coach leaves from Brighton at 22.45pm, arriving at Gatwick South Terminal at 23.25pm.

How much is the coach from Brighton to Gatwick?

A one-way journey from Brighton to Gatwick is available from £5.50*.

How long does the coach take from Brighton to Gatwick?

Coach journeys from Brighton to Gatwick take on average 45 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Brighton to Gatwick?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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