How to get from Brighton to Heathrow
- 72 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Brighton to Heathrow: bus. The two cities are about 72 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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72 km
Brighton to Heathrow: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brighton → London GatwickbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 01m
- 2London Gatwick → HeathrowbusRegional connection·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brighton to Heathrow works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Brighton to London, about 1h 1m. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Heathrow (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €17 over 2h 46m, 1 transfer.
Brighton to Heathrow: common questions
Is there a bus from Brighton to Heathrow?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Heathrow from Brighton?
About 72 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Brighton to Heathrow?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Heathrow?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026