The average bus between Forest Gate and Brighton takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forest Gate 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 4 times a day between Forest Gate and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Forest Gate to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Forest Gate to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
The distance between Forest Gate and Brighton is 81.1 km. The road distance is 107 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 2h 20m.