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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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1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Brighton to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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