How much does a train ticket cost from Brighton to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Brighton to London start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Brighton to London?

The average train journey time from Brighton to London is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the Brighton to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 55 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

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

The earliest train from Brighton to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:51.

Which is the best train operator from Brighton to London?

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 Brighton to London?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Brighton to London?

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 Brighton to London?

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 Brighton to London from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Brighton to London on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Falmer	1h 32m	16:38	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:14	Brighton	1h 1m	16:15	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	15:28	Brighton	1h 42m	17:10	Woolwich Arsenal	No tags
Train	15:09	Brighton	1h 2m	16:11	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:06	Falmer	1h 32m	16:38	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:14	Brighton	1h 1m	08:15	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	07:14	Brighton	1h 1m	08:15	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	07:28	Brighton	1h 42m	09:10	Woolwich Arsenal	No tags
Train	07:09	Brighton	1h 3m	08:12	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:06	Falmer	1h 30m	08:36	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Brighton	2h 27m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:46	Brighton	1h 39m	17:25	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:24	Brighton	2h 20m	09:44	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	07:24	Brighton	2h 20m	09:44	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	07:24	Brighton	2h 20m	09:44	Clapham Junction	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:33	Falmer	1h 33m	17:06	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:14	Brighton	1h 1m	16:15	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	08:13	Brighton	1h 18m	09:31	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	07:09	Brighton	1h 34m	08:43	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:06	Brighton	1h 5m	08:11	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Falmer	1h 32m	16:38	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:14	Brighton	1h 1m	16:15	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	08:13	Brighton	1h 18m	09:31	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	07:09	Brighton	1h 34m	08:43	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:06	Brighton	1h 5m	08:11	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Brighton to London on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Falmer	1h 32m	16:38	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:14	Brighton	1h 1m	16:15	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	08:13	Brighton	1h 18m	09:31	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	07:09	Brighton	1h 34m	08:43	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:06	Brighton	1h 5m	08:11	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Brighton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

48 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £69	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £140	Average duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £11	Average duration1h 30m	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 companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brighton to London by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Brighton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Brighton to London start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Brighton to London?
The average train journey time from Brighton to London is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Brighton to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 55 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Brighton to London?
The earliest train from Brighton to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Brighton to London?
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 Brighton to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Brighton to London?
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 Brighton to London?
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

26/11

£34

27/11

£27

Today

£9

29/11

£20

30/11

£27

01/12

£9

02/12

£10

03/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Brighton to London was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £133 for a train ticket from Brighton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-01.