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Cheap train tickets and times from London to Brighton
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£34
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£34
Fastest Journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
76 km
Cheap train tickets from London to Brighton start from £34 with an average ticket price of £34.
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Overview: Train from London to Brighton
 Distance | 47 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 1 h 3 min |
 Average train ticket price | £23 (€25) |
 Train frequency | 51 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 37 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or Bus |
Trains from London to Brighton cover the 47 miles long trip taking on average 1 h 3 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or Bus. Normally, there are 51 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £23, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £11. Travellers depart most frequently from London Euston and arrive in Brighton.
Train providers: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains London to Brighton
Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains will get you from London to Brighton from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Thameslink from London to Brighton train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
- Cheapest Price: £16
- Thameslink frequency: 25 a day
FAQs: London to Brighton train
FAQs: Travel by train from London to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Brighton.
Cheap train tickets from London to Brighton can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Brighton is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between London and Brighton is on average 1 h 3 min for the 47 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Brighton by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London to Brighton leaves at 07: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from London to Brighton leaves at 23: 37.
Yes, there are 37 direct trains a day from London to Brighton with Thameslink or Gatwick Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the London to Brighton train with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Brighton from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 37.
When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your trip from including London Euston, London St Pancras International and London Paddington. When arriving in Brighton, you can end your trip in train stations like Brighton and London Road (Brighton).
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brighton, located 0.4 miles (584 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Brighton from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Brighton is March.
You have options as you can travel between London and Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in London and Brighton
London
Brighton
London Euston is the most popular London railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your journey to Brighton.
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Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00Public transport options for London Euston
Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Amenities at station
WifiLockersShopping
ParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15Public transport options for London St Pancras International
Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
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WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
24/7Public transport options for London Paddington
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
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WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36Public transport options for London Kings Cross
Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
Amenities at station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Victoria
Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Waterloo
Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Amenities at station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Liverpool Street
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Amenities at station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Bridge
Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
Amenities at station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Marylebone
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.
Amenities at station
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Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDPublic transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
Amenities at station
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityPublic transport options for London Charing Cross
Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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