Brightling has a bus service that runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays: route 255.
As of November 2016, this service stops at Brightling (Village Hall) by advance request only.
To book the bus to stop at Brightling, phone 01892 771332, giving at least 24 hours notice.
The service is operated by North Wealden Community Transport Partnership with funding from East Sussex County Council and Heathfield Parish Council.