- Must visit
Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Brighton will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 87 trains that leave London for Brighton on Sun, May 31, 75 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
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W45768Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
The journey is about 20m faster (1h 40m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $38 (€31)). 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 Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
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 London to Brighton trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G77251 | 5:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 6:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02669 | 6:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h07 | 7:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26749 · X65766+ G77259 | On time 6:10 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h17 | 7:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G88356+ C02635 | On time 6:20 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h23 | 7:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77259 | 6:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 7:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02635 | On time 6:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 7:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02739 | On time 6:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 7:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27062 | 6:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 7:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02634 | On time 7:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 8:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02729 | On time 7:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 8:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27065 | 7:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 8:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02617 | On time 7:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 8:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45725 | 7:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 8:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65758 · G88566 | 7:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 9:05 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27067 | 7:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 8:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02649 | 8:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 9:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45726 | 8:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 9:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27069 | 8:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 9:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02622 | On time 8:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 9:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45717 | 8:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 9:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27071 | 8:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 9:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02663 | 9:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02741 | On time 9:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27073 | 9:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02626 | On time 9:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02718 | 9:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 10:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65708 · G88589 | On time 9:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 11:05 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27075 | 9:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02648 | On time 10:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45730 | 10:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 11:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27077 | 10:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02664 | 10:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02730 | On time 10:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27078 | 10:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02624 | On time 11:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45719 | 11:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65761 · G88607 | On time 11:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 12:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27079 | 11:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02686 | On time 11:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45729 | 11:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65701 · G88613 | On time 11:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 1:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27080 | 11:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 12:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02621 | On time 12:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02721 | On time 12:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65774 · G88619 | 12:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 1:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27081 | 12:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02676 | 12:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45736 | 12:45 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65706 · G88625 | On time 12:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 2:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27082 | 12:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02637 | On time 1:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45721 | 1:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65773 · G88630 | On time 1:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h20 | 2:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27083 | 1:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 2:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02659 | 1:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 2:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45735 | 1:45 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 2:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65705 · G88636 | On time 1:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 3:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27084 | 1:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 2:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02651 | 2:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02735 | On time 2:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 3:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65772 · G88642 | On time 2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 3:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G88442+ C02645 | On time 2:20 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h23 | 3:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C02645 | On time 2:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 3:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45421 | On time 2:45 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 3:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65700 · G88647 | On time 2:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 4:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27086 | 2:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 3:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02643 | On time 3:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 4:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02728 | On time 3:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 4:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65771 · G88650 | On time 3:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 4:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27087 | 3:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 4:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02671 | 3:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 4:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45710 | On time 3:45 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 4:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27088 | 3:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 4:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02672 | 4:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 5:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45723 | 4:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h03 | 5:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X65770 · G88659 | On time 4:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h19 | 5:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27057 | On time 4:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 5:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02625 | On time 4:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 5:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77336 | On time 10:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h00 | 11:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02682 | On time 10:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h08 | 11:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26946 · C82307 | On time 10:40 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 12:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G26946 · G26368+ G77341 | On time 10:40 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h19 | 11:59 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C82307 | On time 10:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h12 | 12:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77341 | On time 10:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h00 | 11:59 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02693 | On time 11:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h09 | 12:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02744 | On time 11:15 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h07 | 12:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82312 | On time 11:25 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h11 | 12:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02771 | 11:38 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h16 | 12:54 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93003 · G88201 | 11:40 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h36 | 1:16 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
G88201 | On time 12:02 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h14 | 1:16 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X91195 | 12:14 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h11 | 1:25 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X56618 | 1:09 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h18 | 2:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82315 | 1:21 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h26 | 2:47 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82316 | 4:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h18 | 5:42 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82318 | 5:09 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h12 | 6:21 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Brighton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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