Bus 5A route
Route stops
108 stops • 2 directions
- Mackie Avenue
- Thornhill Avenue South
- Bowling Green
- The Ladies Mile
- Highview Avenue South
- Old Village
- Audrey Close
- Ridgeside Avenue
- The Deneway East
- Tongdean Lane East
- Cedars Gardens
- Varndean Road
- Harrington Road
- Preston Drove
- Nestor Court
- Lover's Walk
- Stanford Avenue
- Springfield Road
- Preston Circus
- Baker Street
- London Road Shops
- St Peter's Church
- North Street
- Churchill Square
- Waitrose
- Norfolk Square
- Brunswick Place
- Palmeira Square
- Second Avenue
- Hove Town Hall
- Eaton Road
- George Street
- Portland Road
- Coleridge Street
- Hove Park Tavern
- Aldrington Avenue
- Amherst Crescent
- Wayfield Avenue
- Bishop Hannington Church
- Hove Polyclinic
- Mill View Hospital
- Fallowfield Crescent
- Grenadier Hotel
- Ashlings Way
- Northease Drive
- Lark Hill
- Park Rise
- High Park Avenue
- Burwash Road West End
- Burwash Road
- West Blatchington School
- Hardwick Road
- Hardwick Road
- West Blatchington School
- Burwash Road
- High Park Avenue
- Lark Hill
- Northease Drive
- Ashlings Way
- Grenadier Hotel
- Fallowfield Crescent
- Hove Polyclinic
- Mill View Hospital
- Bishop Hannington Church
- Wayfield Avenue
- Amherst Crescent
- Aldrington Avenue
- Hove Park Tavern
- Coleridge Street
- Sackville Road
- George Street
- Eaton Road
- Hove Town Hall
- Second Avenue
- Palmeira Square
- Brunswick Place
- Norfolk Square
- Waitrose
- Churchill Square
- North Street
- Royal Pavilion
- St Peter's Church
- London Road Shops
- York Hill
- Preston Circus
- Springfield Road
- Stanford Avenue
- Nestor Court
- Rookery Close
- Preston Drove
- Harrington Road
- Varndean Road
- Cedars Gardens
- Tongdean Lane East
- The Deneway East
- Ridgeside Avenue
- Audrey Close
- Old Village
- Highview Avenue South
- The Ladies Mile
- Barrhill Avenue
- Craignair Avenue
- Sanyhils Avenue
- Thornhill Avenue North
- Glenfalls Avenue
- Braeside Avenue East End
- Eskbank Avenue
- Mackie Avenue
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 5A. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 5A specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 5A stop here?'
Where does bus #5A run?
This route serves the Brighton (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Brighton & Hove Buses. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Brighton' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #F9A23C. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Is this a circular route?
No. Circular routes run in a closed loop, regular routes go between two endpoints. To avoid going the wrong way, check the destination on the display and confirm direction using a map or stop list.
Additional Route Information
Bus 5A: Patcham - Hangleton
Reference
5A
Origin
Patcham
Destination
Hangleton
Route network
Brighton
Operator
Brighton & Hove Buses
Color
#F9A23C
Round trip
Bus 5A: Hangleton - Patcham
Reference
5A
Origin
Hangleton
Destination
Patcham
Route network
Brighton
Operator
Brighton & Hove Buses
Color
#F9A23C
Fare
Round trip
Quick overview
Explore the bus 5A route in Brighton (UK). 2 directions, 108 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
