- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentwood to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentwood to London will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brentwood for London on Tue, Jul 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Tue, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brentwood to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brentwood to London:
A train is $0.44 (€0.36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brentwood to London costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
The journey is about 27m faster (39m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $31 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $52 (€42)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Greater Anglia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brentwood to London trains for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C38530 | 4:32 PM Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 5:11 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38537+ P76867 | On time 4:37 PM Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h35 | 5:12 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 transfer | |
C38537 | 4:37 PM Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 5:16 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38544 | 4:42 PM Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 5:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C37379 | 4:47 PM Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 5:26 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:12 AM Brentwood | 0h39 | 5:51 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:12 AM Brentwood | 0h39 | 6:51 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brentwood to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
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Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
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Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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