The average bus between Brighton and Merton takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Brighton to Merton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Brighton and Merton. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Merton at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Merton? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Merton. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Merton station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Brighton to Merton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Merton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thornhill Park and Ride station.
The distance between Brighton and Merton is 134.5 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Plough Inn via Heathrow Terminal 5, Thornhill Park and Ride, and West Wing in around 4h 32m.