Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Brighton
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 39m. 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
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Brighton
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.
NX02509:00AM3h02London, Victoria Coach Station12:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX02506:00PM3h07London, Victoria Coach Station09:07PMBrighton, Preston Circus€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P2590508:29AM0h58London Victoria (VIC)09:27AMBrighton station (BTN)€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8445308:15AM1h03London Bridge (LBG)09:18AMBrighton station (BTN)€421One-way0 transfers
G8445708:45AM1h03London Bridge (LBG)09:48AMBrighton station (BTN)€421One-way0 transfers
W5951108:35AM1h08London Bridge (LBG)09:43AMBrighton station (BTN)€421One-way0 transfers
NX02509:00AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:05PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)€161One-way0 transfers
NX02509:00AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€161One-way0 transfers
NX02510:00AM3h02London, Victoria Coach Station01:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus€161One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Mar 30
Mar 31
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Travelling from London to Brighton: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
