A classic English seaside day trip — free with your bus pass.
London to Brighton is FreeRoam's second most searched route — and one of the most achievable free bus day trips in the UK. The journey runs through South London, Croydon, Crawley and the South Downs, arriving at Brighton's Pool Valley bus station just steps from the famous pier. Total journey time: around 2 hours using ENCTS concessionary services.
Your ENCTS pass is valid on all local scheduled bus services along this route. The main services — Brighton & Hove Buses, Stagecoach South East, and Metrobus — all accept concessionary passes. Passes are valid from 09:30 on weekdays and all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Board from East Croydon or West Croydon — easily reached from Central London by tram or train.
Main interchange point. Short wait for onward service to Brighton.
Your destination. Pool Valley bus station is metres from the seafront.
FreeRoam plans your full journey using your concessionary bus pass — completely free.
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