How to travel from Brighton to London

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 76 km

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€25

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€12

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Cheapest

1h 37m

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1h 7m

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30m

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2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Brighton to London

How to get from Brighton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brighton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkW59529+SouthernW60041
10:58AM1h17
Brighton station (BTN)
12:15PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
151One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX025
04:12PM3h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
07:45PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ThameslinkG84484
10:44AM1h01
Brighton station (BTN)
11:45AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkG84484+SouthernP25041
10:44AM1h17
Brighton station (BTN)
12:01PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
181One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkG84494+SouthernP25051
11:44AM1h14
Brighton station (BTN)
12:58PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
151One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkW59533+SouthernW60044
11:28AM1h17
Brighton station (BTN)
12:45PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025
09:12AM3h18
Brighton, Preston Circus
12:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX025
09:05AM3h25
Brighton
12:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX025
10:12AM3h18
Brighton, Preston Circus
01:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to London

Travel to London 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 Brighton to London.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Brighton to London: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to London is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €13 compared to other travel options to London:

A train is €3 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Brighton to London costing on average €16.

The fastest way to get to London from Brighton is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 1 min.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes 2 h 15 min on average.

London is approximately 75 km away from Brighton.

The average frequency per day from Brighton to London is:

  • 35 coaches a day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Brighton to London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Brighton to London:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Brighton to London depart from Brighton to London St Pancras International.

The following travel companies offer services from Brighton to London:

  • National Express can get you to London by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Brighton to London for €16 on Omio.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thameslink Brighton to London tickets on Omio for €13.

Yes, there are direct services available from Brighton to London with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coaches with National Express with 35 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct trains with Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern with 11 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brighton to London.

Looking to extend your trip from Brighton to London? Many Omio customers who go from Brighton to London usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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