New mega-cheap bus route connects London with UK's best seaside cities
Forget the idea that coaches are just for seniors and students - travelling across the UK by coach is about to get a significant boost this summer with the introduction of more affordable fares.
FlixBus, with its distinctive green buses, is expanding its UK network, which already spans over 80 destinations, including Brighton. As of June 13, new coach services will connect Cambridge, London, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton, operating twice daily.
Prices are extremely competitive, with tickets between London and Brighton starting at £4.49 and those between Gatwick and Brighton available from £3.49. The journey from London to Brighton takes approximately two and a half hours - an hour longer than the train - but at a fraction of the cost.
FlixBus is also introducing a direct service between Cambridge and London, running four times a day, to cater to the growing demand for tourism.
Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, expressed his enthusiasm for the new services: "Brighton is such a vibrant, inclusive city, especially during the summer, and we can't wait to offer passengers the chance to visit for the first time on our network."
"The people of Brighton will now have a fantastic service to central London, Cambridge and Gatwick. Known for its dedication to sustainability, it's a perfect match for FlixBus.
"Londoners now have even more affordable, sustainable, and reliable travel options for weekend getaways, airport connections, and visiting friends and family this summer."
Brighton has been named as one of Time Out's top 50 cities in the world to visit in 2025, boasting attractions such as the iconic pier, the Royal Pavilion and its beach.
FlixBus has been busy throughout spring 2025, rolling out its largest expansion yet, adding new destinations including popular holiday spots like Bournemouth, Newquay and Truro.
The company now operates over 200 coaches across England, Scotland and Wales, providing nationwide travel that is sustainable, reliable and affordable. Tickets can be purchased at www.flixbus.co.uk or via the FlixBus app.
With a fleet of 200 coaches, FlixBus' business is thriving, generating a turnover of £1.7 billion from 81 million passengers worldwide each year.
"This feels like a new golden age for coach travel", says Schorling. "Over five million UK passengers have travelled with us since we launched three years ago and they keep coming back. By next summer, we'll have over 200 vehicles on the road, more than twice the size of the Megabus network at their peak."
According to TimeOut, FlixBus has managed to achieve something that Megabus couldn't. It writes: "It's made getting a coach - dare we say it - chic?".
"It would seem unlikely that a bus could build and sustain a place in pop-culture" says Eglantina Becheru, Director of Brand & Creative at FlixBus. "But against the odds, Flix has created one."
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