Croydon to Brighton by bus
Brighton lies 62 km (38 mi) south of Croydon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 75 km (47 mi) of road.
| Croydon | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 173,314 | 283,870 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CR0–SG8 | BN2–TR2 |
Where to book buses from Croydon to Brighton
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Staying in Brighton
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Common questions
How far is Brighton from Croydon?
62 km (38 mi) in a straight line, south of Croydon; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Croydon to Brighton by bus?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Croydon and Brighton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.