How much is the train ticket from Brighton to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Brighton to London start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Brighton to London?

The average train ride duration from Brighton to London is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 55 miles (88 km). The quickest train can get you there in 57m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators service the Brighton to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 62 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Brighton to London?

The earliest train departs from Brighton to London at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 11:38pm.

What 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?

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 most timely service from Brighton to London?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 $12

Next train departures

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:20am	Brighton	2h 4m	11:24am	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	9:20am	Brighton	1h 57m	11:17am	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	9:20am	Brighton	1h 57m	11:17am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	9:50am	Brighton	1h 57m	11:47am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	9:50am	Brighton	1h 57m	11:47am	Clapham Junction	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:47am	Brighton	2h 4m	9:51am	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	8:51am	Brighton	1h 51m	10:42am	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:47am	Brighton	1h 57m	9:44am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	7:47am	Brighton	1h 57m	9:44am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	8:51am	Brighton	1h 51m	10:42am	Clapham Junction	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:06pm	Falmer	1h 32m	4:38pm	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	7:26am	Brighton	1h 44m	9:10am	Woolwich Arsenal	No tags
Train	8:13am	Brighton	1h 18m	9:31am	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	7:06am	Brighton	1h 5m	8:11am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:06pm	Falmer	1h 32m	4:38pm	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	8:13am	Brighton	1h 18m	9:31am	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	7:09am	Brighton	1h 34m	8:43am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	7:06am	Brighton	1h 5m	8:11am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:33pm	Falmer	1h 35m	5:08pm	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	8:13am	Brighton	1h 18m	9:31am	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	7:09am	Brighton	1h 34m	8:43am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	7:06am	Brighton	1h 5m	8:11am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	8:13am	Brighton	1h 18m	9:31am	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	7:09am	Brighton	1h 34m	8:43am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	7:06am	Brighton	1h 5m	8:11am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Brighton to London on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:33pm	Falmer	1h 35m	5:08pm	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	3:14pm	Brighton	1h 1m	4:15pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	8:13am	Brighton	1h 18m	9:31am	Wandsworth	No tags
Train	7:09am	Brighton	1h 34m	8:43am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	7:06am	Brighton	1h 5m	8:11am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:38 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Brighton to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

228bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $51	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $182	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brighton to London 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 Brighton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Brighton to London start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Brighton to London?
The average train ride duration from Brighton to London is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 55 miles (88 km). The quickest train can get you there in 57m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators service the Brighton to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 62 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Brighton to London?
The earliest train departs from Brighton to London at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 11:38pm.
What 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?
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 most timely service from Brighton to London?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

03/19

$36

03/20

$36

Today

$36

03/22

$35

03/23

$15

03/24

$12

03/25

$12

03/26

$34

The cheapest trip from Brighton to London was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $172 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 $12 which is on 2026-03-24.