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The average bus between Watford and Brighton takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford 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.

3h 18m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Brighton bus times

Buses run hourly between Watford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational Express3h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Arriva UKNational Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 23m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 52m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 27m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 23m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 52m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 27m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Arriva UKNational Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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