Day trip from Brighton to London by train
How to get from Brighton to London by train?
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 0m.
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C026713:35 PM1h08London Bridge (LBG)4:43 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way0 transfers- C026433:05 PM1h08London Bridge (LBG)4:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way0 transfers
- C027283:15 PM1h03London Bridge (LBG)4:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way0 transfers
Best day trips from Brighton by train
The most popular day trips by train from Brighton are London, Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Chichester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Brighton on Omio.
Day trip from Brighton to Lewes by train
How to get from Brighton to Lewes by train?
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 12m.
Day trip from Brighton to Eastbourne by train
How to get from Brighton to Eastbourne by train?
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 33m.
Day trip from Brighton to Hastings by train
How to get from Brighton to Hastings by train?
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 10m.
Day trip from Brighton to Chichester by train
How to get from Brighton to Chichester by train?
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 50m.
Popular trains to and from Brighton
Popular trains to Brighton
London Victoria (VIC) to Brighton train
from €7
Direct trains available
1h01 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
- Gatwick Express
London Gatwick Airport to Brighton train
from €10
Direct trains available
0h33 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- Gatwick Express
- Thameslink
- Southern
London to Brighton train
from €10
Direct trains available
1h00 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- Gatwick Express
- Thameslink
- Southern
Crawley to Brighton train
from €10
Direct trains available
0h31 average duration
23trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Gatwick Express
- Southern
Luton to Brighton train
from €18
Direct trains available
2h00 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Southern
- Thameslink
Popular trains from Brighton
Brighton to London train
from €7
Direct trains available
1h00 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
- Gatwick Express
- Southern
- Thameslink
Brighton to London Gatwick Airport train
from €8
Direct trains available
0h30 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- Southern
- Thameslink
- Gatwick Express
Brighton to Luton train
from €15
Direct trains available
1h56 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
Brighton to Cardiff train
from €25
Direct trains available
3h39 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Great Western Railway
- Thameslink
Brighton to Edinburgh train
from €62
Direct trains available
5h53 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- London North Eastern Railway
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- Lumo
- Thameslink
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to Brighton trainsTravel to Brighton on Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
€10
Southern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
€10
Thameslink frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Gatwick Express
About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
€40
Gatwick Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
station information and services
Train stations in Brighton
Check where to Brighton trains depart and arrive, plus the main train station details for this route.
BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920
City-centre transport
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Bus37, 52 · 4m · €1 · every ~6 min
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
London Road (Brighton)London Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, England, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London Road (Brighton) from Brighton city centre
TrainBrighton - Seaford, Brighton - Lewes, Brighton - Ore, Brighton - Hastings, Brighton - Eastbourne, Brighton - Newhaven Harbour, Brighton - Polegate, Brighton - Falmer · 2m · €1 · every ~6 min
Bus26, 50, 46, 79, 20 · 5m · €2 · every ~34 min
271, 272 · 16m · €2 · every ~4 min
London Road (Brighton) train station facilities and services
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU
City-centre transport
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · €1 · every ~8 min
Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · €2 · every ~40 min
47, 52 · 14m · €2 · every ~4 min
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
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