The average bus between Brighton and Stanstead takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Stanstead. 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 twice daily between Brighton and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Stanstead? 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 Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Stanstead station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Brighton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Brighton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge station.
The distance between Brighton and Stanstead is 153.3 km. The road distance is 240 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Cambridge 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.