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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ashford and Brighton takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashford to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
3h 23m
£14–23

Ashford to Brighton bus times

Buses run hourly between Ashford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 6m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express2h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 46m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express5h 43m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ashford to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Brighton, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Church hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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