The average bus between Hastings and Brighton takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 3m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Hastings 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Hastings and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Brighton station via Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Hastings to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.
Hastings to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at North Road station.
Book your Hastings to Brighton bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and Brighton & Hove.
The distance between Hastings and Brighton is 50.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to North Road via Gildredge Road in around 2h 37m.