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 policyWe accept:
Brighton to Gatwick
From £5.50 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach 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.
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| 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.
Our 025 service travels up to 20 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
Return route
Other routes to Gatwick
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
The first coach leaves from Brighton at 2.50am, arriving at Gatwick South Terminal at 3.30am.
The last coach leaves from Brighton at 22.45pm, arriving at Gatwick South Terminal at 23.25pm.
A one-way journey from Brighton to Gatwick is available from £5.50*.
Coach journeys from Brighton to Gatwick take on average 45 mins.
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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T&C: *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 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
