The average bus between Stanstead and Brighton takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead 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 twice daily between Stanstead and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 49m • 3 changes



8h 41m • 3 changes
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13h 39m • 3 changes



8h 49m • 3 changes



8h 41m • 3 changes
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13h 39m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Stanstead to Brighton? 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 Stanstead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Brighton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.
Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at St Peter's Church station.
The distance between Stanstead and Brighton is 153.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to St Peter's Church via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 44m.