- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmer to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmer to London will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Falmer for London on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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 Falmer to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Falmer to London:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmer to London costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 41m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 57m by car) and roughly $25 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $63 (€51)). 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.
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 Falmer to London trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:29 AM Falmer | 1h35 | 9:04 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Falmer | 1h30 | 9:36 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Falmer | 1h33 | 10:06 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Falmer to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with an outstanding collection of European paintings from the 13th to early 20th centuries.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmer to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Falmer to London trains use the Falmer to London Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at London Bridge. Use this guide to compare Falmer and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Falmer has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Falmer.
Wi-Fi is available at Falmer.
Ticket office support is available at Falmer.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Falmer: Parking, WC.
Available at Falmer: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Falmer: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via long ramps. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 adjacent to ladies toilets, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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