Minibus hire in Brighton with Onward Travel Solutions costs £277.89 for a 12 seater with driver to Gatwick, and £332.69 for a 16 seater. That works out at about £23 a head for a full 12 seater, or under £21 for a full 16 seater. Every fare is fixed when you book, covers the whole vehicle and is paid to the driver on the day.
Brighton and Hove groups book minibuses for cruises from Southampton and Dover, flights from Heathrow and the London airports, trips up to London, and stag, hen and wedding weekends on the coast. Enter your journey in the booking form above for an exact price.
Brighton Minibus Hire Prices
Sample one-way weekday fares from the OTS Taxi booking system, quoted in October 2026 from a full pickup address, for the whole vehicle with driver. Minibus fares are worked out from the driving route when you book, so your own quote may differ by a few pounds.
| Journey | 8-seater | 12 seater | 16 seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove → Gatwick | £108.51 | £275.59 | £330.24 |
| Brighton → Gatwick | £108.51 | £277.89 | £332.69 |
| Brighton → Portsmouth International Port | £204.62 | £328.72 | £387.19 |
| Brighton → Southampton cruise terminals | £250.69 | £376.22 | £437.83 |
| Brighton → Central London (Victoria) | £259.22 | £376.42 | £438.04 |
| Brighton → Heathrow | £246.81 | £391.02 | £453.28 |
| Brighton → London City Airport | £178.82 | £402.82 | £465.85 |
| Brighton → Luton | £219.83 | £466.50 | £533.73 |
| Brighton → Stansted | £214.95 | £467.00 | £534.26 |
| Brighton → Dover cruise terminal | £315.37 | £481.31 | £549.84 |
The fare is the same whether you leave at 3am or midday, on a weekday or a bank holiday. Booking the return at the same time takes 5% off the return leg.
Brighton to Gatwick: Minibus or Two 8-Seaters?
Gatwick is the airport most Brighton groups use. It is a straight run up the A23 and M23, usually 35 to 50 minutes. Our 8-seaters have a low fixed fare on this run, £108.51 each, so for a group of 9 to 16 flying from Gatwick, two 8-seaters at £217.02 cost less than one minibus. They also carry 16 large cases between them. Choose the minibus if the whole group must arrive together in one vehicle. For the full route guide, see Gatwick to Brighton minibus hire.
Coming home, the driver tracks the flight and meets the group in arrivals. The first hour after landing is free.
Heathrow and the London Airports
Groups flying long-haul from Heathrow, or with low-cost airlines from Stansted and Luton, face a long trip from Brighton by rail with at least one change in London. By minibus, Brighton to Heathrow is £391.02 in a 12 seater, about £33 each. Stansted and Luton are a longer drive round the M25, at around £467 for the 12 seater. On the Stansted, Luton and London City runs, our 8-seaters have fixed fares, so two 8-seaters are cheaper than a minibus. Compare both in the booking form. Leave plenty of time for M25 traffic on Friday afternoons and at the start of school holidays.
Cruise Groups From Brighton
Brighton is well placed for three cruise ports. Portsmouth is about an hour west along the coast, Southampton is a little further, and Dover is to the east. Cruise groups tend to have heavy cases, so the 16 seater is often the better choice even for 10 or 12 people. On these runs one minibus also costs less than two 8-seaters. Put the ship and terminal in the booking notes. See Southampton cruise port minibus hire, Portsmouth port minibus hire and Dover port minibus hire.
Stag, Hen and Wedding Weekends
Brighton is one of the busiest stag and hen destinations in the country, and plenty of groups arrive by air. A minibus from Gatwick to the hotel or rental house gets everyone and their bags into town together. A pickup at the end of the weekend gets them back for the flight home. For weddings in the Sussex countryside around Brighton, the minibus can run guests between the hotel and the venue. See stag and hen minibus hire and wedding minibus hire.
Pickups in Brighton and Hove
We collect from anywhere in Brighton and Hove, including Kemptown, the Lanes, Preston Park, Hove seafront, Portslade, Rottingdean and Saltdean, plus nearby Lewes, Shoreham and Worthing. Parking is tight in much of central Brighton, and some streets in the Lanes and North Laine are too narrow for a minibus. If that applies, give a nearby main road or the seafront as the meeting point. For a group spread across the city, add each address as an extra stop. It is priced on the extra distance only.
Which Size Fits Your Group?
For up to 8 people, the 8-seater minivan is the cheapest option. For 9 to 12, compare the 12 seater minibus, which takes 10 large cases, with two 8-seaters. For 13 to 16, or a smaller group with a lot of luggage, compare the 16 seater minibus, which takes 14 cases. Enter your real luggage count and the booking form shows only vehicles that fit, with live prices for each.
Events and Days Out From Brighton
Minibuses are also popular for days out: racing or the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, opera at Glyndebourne near Lewes, a show or match in London, or a vineyard tour in the Sussex countryside. Brighton to Victoria in a 12 seater is £376.42, and the group travels home together at the end of the night rather than racing for the last train. Book each leg as a separate journey. If the driver needs to stay with the group between them, speak to the OTS team before booking.
Flying Into Gatwick for a Brighton Weekend
For groups arriving from abroad or elsewhere in the UK, the reverse trip works the same way. The driver tracks the flight, meets the group in arrivals and drives straight down to the hotel or holiday let. Give the full address and any parking instructions in the notes, as many Brighton holiday lets are on streets with residents-only parking.
Booking and Paying
Use the booking form at the top of this page for a fixed fare. Confirm the booking and pay the driver on the day. Nothing is charged online. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup; inside 24 hours, call the OTS team. Summer weekends and the Pride weekend in August are the busiest times in Brighton, so book early for those dates.
Brighton Minibus Hire FAQs
How much is a minibus from Brighton to Gatwick?
£277.89 for a 12 seater and £332.69 for a 16 seater, one way, with driver. Two 8-seaters on the same run cost £217.02.
How long does it take from Brighton to Gatwick by minibus?
Usually 35 to 50 minutes via the A23 and M23, depending on traffic.
Can you collect a group from Hove and Brighton in one trip?
Yes. Add the second address as an extra stop and it is included in the fixed fare.
Do you cover cruise ports from Brighton?
Yes: Portsmouth, Southampton and Dover. Brighton to the Southampton cruise terminals is £376.22 in a 12 seater.
Is there an extra charge for night pickups?
No. The fare is the same at any time.
Book Your Brighton Minibus
Get your fixed fare from the booking form at the top of this page. Travelling from elsewhere? See London minibus hire and Surrey minibus hire.