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Our Home to School Bus Service provides a convenient way for pupils to travel to and from Brighton College, with an extensive network of routes serving Brighton & Hove and Sussex, together with express services for weekly boarders travelling from further afield.
The service is available to Prep School pupils from Year 1 and Senior School pupils in Years 7 to 13. Travel is free for pupils in Years 1 to 4.
Brighton College operates 25 school bus routes, including daily services across Sussex and seven express services for weekly boarders, which currently operate from Loxwood, Tunbridge Wells, Chichester, Clapham, Kensington, Oxted and Berkshire/Surrey, travelling to Brighton College on Monday mornings and returning on Friday evenings.
The route map shows the areas covered by our 2026/27 school bus network.
Browse the areas served by our daily and weekly school bus routes. For exact stops and timings, please use our online journey planner.
Use our online journey planner to find the bus stop closest to your home. Enter your postcode to explore the most convenient travel options and available stops.
The table below sets out the annual ticket prices for each zone for the 2026/27 academic year. These prices cover all three terms and represent the total cost for the full academic year.
For individual term prices or ad hoc ticket prices, please log in to the VecTive app or access the information via the Parent Portal.
| Trips per Week | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| City | £1,840 | £1,655 | £1,575 | £1,375 | £1,260 | £1,050 | £900 | £675 | £480 | £240 |
| Zone 2 | £2,295 | £2,065 | £1,965 | £1,720 | £1,580 | £1,315 | £1,125 | £845 | £600 | £300 |
| Zone 3 | £2,755 | £2,480 | £2,360 | £2,065 | £1,895 | £1,580 | £1,350 | £1,015 | £720 | £360 |
| Zone 4 | £1,470 | £785 |
Seats on Brighton College school buses can be booked and managed through the Parent Portal or via the VecTive app, which can be downloaded using the links below.
The app provides parents with convenient access to their child's school transport arrangements while on the move.
Who can use the Brighton College School Bus Service?
The Home to School Bus Service is available to pupils in the Prep School from Year 1 and to Senior School pupils in Years 7 to 13. Travel on the service is free for pupils in Years 1 to 4.
Where do Brighton College school buses operate?
Our network comprises 25 routes. Daily services cover Brighton & Hove and Sussex, while express services are available for weekly boarders travelling from further afield.
How can I find my nearest Brighton College bus stop?
Use the online journey planner to search using your postcode and identify the most convenient stop for your family.
How much does the school bus cost?
Prices depend on your travel zone and the number of journeys required each week. Annual 2026/27 prices are shown above, with termly and ad hoc prices available through the VecTive app.
Can my child travel occasionally rather than every day?
Ad hoc tickets are available. Current availability and pricing can be found through the VecTive app.
How do I book a place on the school bus?
Existing parents can book and manage school bus travel through the Parent Portal or the VecTive app.
If you are unsure which route or stop would work best for your family, please contact our School Buses team, who will be happy to help you explore the available options.