The average bus between Brighton and Stanstead takes 11h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 13m. 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 3 times a day 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 Parkside - Stop 18 and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
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 Bus Station.
The distance between Brighton and Stanstead is 153.3 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Stanway Close via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 6m.