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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Gatwick Airport takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 40 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
27 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Brighton to Gatwick Airport bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Brighton and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 7:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Gatwick Airport? 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 Brighton to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

National Express operates a bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 43 min. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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