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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)

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Coach from Brighton to London in 2 hours 28 mins (fastest journey)

National Express operates coach services from Brighton to London with fares from £3.50* one-way, with our fastest journey taking just 2 hours 28 minutes from Brighton Patcham to London Earl's Court.

Regular coaches run throughout the day, giving you plenty of options to explore the capital without breaking the bank.

Coach from Brighton to London in 2 hours 28 mins (fastest journey)

National Express operates coach services from Brighton to London with fares from £3.50* one-way, with our fastest journey taking just 2 hours 28 minutes from Brighton Patcham to London Earl's Court.

Regular coaches run throughout the day, giving you plenty of options to explore the capital without breaking the bank.

Brighton to London journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 28 mins (Patcham to Earl's Court)
Cheapest price From £3.50 *
Distance (approx) 102km
No. of stops 4 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 2:50am/22:45pm

   

Our Brighton to London services and stops

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

Our 025 service travels up to 18 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)
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Departing from Brighton Coach Station

Brighton Coach Station is conveniently located right on the seafront, just a short walk from the town centre's popular attractions.

The station is well-connected with a taxi rank and several bus routes serving the area, making it easy to start your journey even if you're coming from further afield.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is exceptionally well-connected to London's transport network. The tube station is just 300 metres away, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.

You'll find a bus stop directly outside with numerous routes into central London, while Victoria Rail Station is only 300 metres away. For those needing a taxi, there's a convenient rank located outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

 

Perfect for:


Day-trippers wanting to maximise their time in the capital
Budget-conscious travellers taking advantage of £3.50* fares
Visitors exploring London's world-famous attractions

 

Book your Brighton to London coach journey today and enjoy a comfortable, affordable trip to the capital with National Express.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Brighton at 2.50am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 5.50am.

The last coach leaves from Brighton at 22.45pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 1.50am.

A one-way journey from Brighton to London is available from £3.50*.

Our fastest coach journey from Brighton to London takes 2 hours and 28 mins from Patcham to our Earl's Court stop.

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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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