How much is the train ticket from London to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Brighton start at $22. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Brighton?

The average train trip from London to Brighton takes 1h 22m and covers 88 km. The quickest train gets you there in 58m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators serve the London to Brighton route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 58 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Brighton?

The earliest train from London to Brighton departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.

What is the best train operator from London to Brighton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Brighton?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Brighton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Brighton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Brighton from $21

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Brighton on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:05pm	London Bridge	1h 8m	4:13pm	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	3:02pm	Norwood Junction	1h 11m	4:13pm	Brighton	No tags
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	No tags
Train	3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	4:49pm	Falmer	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:07am	Clapham Junction	1h 49m	8:56am	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Clapham Junction	1h 41m	4:46pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Clapham Junction	1h 49m	8:56am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:14am	Clapham Junction	2h 13m	9:27am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:14am	Clapham Junction	2h 13m	9:27am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	4:49pm	Falmer	Cheapest
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	8:39am	Falmer	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 29m	4:53pm	Moulsecoomb	Cheapest
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 19m	8:43am	Moulsecoomb	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 29m	4:53pm	Moulsecoomb	Cheapest
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 19m	8:43am	Moulsecoomb	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	4:49pm	Falmer	Cheapest
Train	3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	8:39am	Falmer	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:05am	London Bridge	1h 8m	8:13am	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	8:49am	Falmer	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:37 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

77 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $84	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $128	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $20	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Gatwick Express

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Brighton by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Brighton start at $22. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Brighton?
The average train trip from London to Brighton takes 1h 22m and covers 88 km. The quickest train gets you there in 58m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the London to Brighton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 58 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Brighton?
The earliest train from London to Brighton departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Brighton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Brighton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

$49

11-28

$40

Today

$37

11-30

$68

12-01

$41

12-02

$41

12-03

$41

12-04

$57

The cheapest trip from London to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Brighton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $123 for a train ticket from London to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually ThamesLink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.