5B
Hardwick Road – Brighton University Falmer
via Brighton, Hove
Brighton & Hove First 00:04 Last 23:44Every day
Route 5B runs between Hardwick Road and Brighton University Falmer via Brighton, Hove. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Hardwick Road | Towards Hollingbury Asda |
|---|---|---|
| Crowhurst Road West | 5B16:1916:4917:22and more | 5B16:0016:0716:15and more |
| Beaconsfield Villas bottom | 5B15:5415:5616:08and more | 5B15:5316:0216:08and more |
| Greyhound Stadium | 5B16:0016:0116:12and more | 5B15:5215:5516:03and more |
| Hardwick Road | 5B15:5215:5916:05and more | 5B15:5716:0916:12and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Hardwick Road
StopApprox. time
Frequently asked questions about the 5B
- What time is the first and last 5B bus?
- The first 5B of the day departs at 00:04 and the last one departs at 23:44. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 5B bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 5B runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 5B bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 5B takes about 54 minutes between Hardwick Road and Brighton University Falmer, running via Brighton and Hove. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 5B bus?
- The 5B is operated by Brighton & Hove. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.