Bus Brighton to London Stansted Airport (STN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Brighton to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

$32

Sunday

Monday

$32

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 38m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	5h 35m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 33m	9:52 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:52:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
National Express	5h 31m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:54:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 31m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 38m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	5h 35m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 33m	9:52 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:52:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
National Express	5h 31m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	3:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:54:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 45m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
National Express	5h 40m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	12:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	6:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 43m	12:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	6:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:12:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
National Express	5h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
National Express	6h 40m	12:15 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	6:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
National Express	5h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 23m	9:52 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:52:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
National Express	5h 21m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:54:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 28m	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:47:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
National Express	5h 25m	9:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 23m	9:52 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:52:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
National Express	5h 21m	9:54 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	3:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:54:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport is $22 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily buses from Brighton to London Stansted Airport. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 60 daily coaches between Brighton and London Stansted Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 120 buses from Brighton to London Stansted Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Brighton and London Stansted Airport, with 75 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 62 times every day by bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to London Stansted Airport starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	3h 56m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes	62 Ø
Distance	75.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 62 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brighton for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$28

Saturday 12/06

$32

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$32

Tuesday 12/09

$24

Wednesday 12/10

$28

Thursday 12/11

$28

Friday 12/12

$32

Saturday 12/13

$33

Sunday 12/14

$32

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$32

Wednesday 12/17

$32

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$34

Saturday 12/20

$34

Sunday 12/21

$34

Monday 12/22

$37

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$37

Thursday 12/25

$75

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to London Stansted Airport, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brighton to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brighton to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Brighton to London Stansted Airport from our users.

National Express from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	3h 56m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Last Bus	10:57 PM
Daily Connections	62 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and London Stansted Airport.

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brighton to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Brighton to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brighton to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Brighton London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 6h 50m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to London Stansted Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Brighton to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 62 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to London Stansted Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Brighton to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 3h 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Brighton to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Brighton starts at 2:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Brighton to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for London Stansted Airport starts at 10:57 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Brighton to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Brighton to London Stansted Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brighton London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brighton London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Brighton to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brighton to London Stansted Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brighton and to London Stansted Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to London Stansted Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!