How much is the train ticket from London to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Brighton start from $13. 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 London to Brighton?

The average train ride duration from London to Brighton is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 48 miles (77 km). The quickest train can get you there in 58m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators service the London to Brighton route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 64 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

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

The earliest train departs from London to Brighton at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:07pm.

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 most timely service from London to Brighton?

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 London to Brighton?

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 London to Brighton from $12

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Brighton on March 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	2h 28m	9:38am	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	9:09am	Clapham Junction	1h 54m	11:03am	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	2h 28m	9:38am	Brighton	No tags
Train	8:10am	Clapham Junction	2h 16m	10:26am	Brighton	No tags
Train	8:10am	Clapham Junction	2h 16m	10:26am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on March 23
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	7:04am	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 44m	8:48am	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 March 24
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	7:04am	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 44m	8:48am	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 March 25
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	7:04am	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 44m	8:48am	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 March 26
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 March 27
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	7:04am	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 44m	8:48am	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 March 28
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	7:04am	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 44m	8:48am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	8:49am	Falmer	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from London to Brighton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64train per day

1h 23mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $68	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $98	Average Duration1h 23m	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 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 from $13. 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 London to Brighton?
The average train ride duration from London to Brighton is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 48 miles (77 km). The quickest train can get you there in 58m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators service the London to Brighton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 64 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Brighton?
The earliest train departs from London to Brighton at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:07pm.
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 most timely service from London to Brighton?
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 London to Brighton?
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

03/20

$34

03/21

$48

Today

$48

03/23

$22

03/24

$22

03/25

$18

03/26

$22

03/27

$24

The cheapest trip from London to Brighton was searched and found on Mar 25, 2026 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $92 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 $18 which is on 2026-03-25.

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.