Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brighton to Victoria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Victoria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$127 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Victoria:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Victoria costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Victoria take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Compare prices and tickets Brighton to Victoria by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Victoria
Trains from Brighton to Victoria run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Victoria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Victoria by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Victoria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Victoria
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Most popular train connections from Brighton
More options for your journey from Brighton to Victoria
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
