Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Brighton?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Brighton: Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN). Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).

Which travel companies can get me from London to Brighton?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train. Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.

Can I find a direct route between London and Brighton?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Brighton with the following travel companies: 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern. 56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.

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Omio 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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 76 km

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Most popular Train	Bus
€27 Average price	€14 Average price Cheapest
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
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Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
12:10 PM2h10
London, Stratford City Bus Station
2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
€51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:10 PM2h10
London, Stratford City Bus Station
2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
€51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

G77311
9:59 AM0h58
London Victoria (VIC)
10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)
€471One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

G88459+W45574
3:50 PM1h24
London Victoria (VIC)
5:14 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€121One-way
1 transfer
G26208+W45431
2:35 PM1h13
London Victoria (VIC)
3:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€161One-way
1 transfer
C82841+W45558
1:24 PM1h19
London Victoria (VIC)
2:43 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€161One-way
1 transfer

FlixBus
12:10 PM2h20
London, Stratford City Bus Station
2:30 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
€51One-way
0 transfers
NX025
10:00 PM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
€61One-way
0 transfers
NX025
8:30 PM3h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:30 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
€61One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Brighton

Travel 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.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Brighton including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Brighton is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from London to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The London to Brighton distance is approximately 76 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Brighton is:

Around 56 buses per day.
Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.

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

8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from London to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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