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

The average train ticket price from London to Brighton is $56. The best way to find train tickets from London to Brighton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from London to Brighton?

A train trip between London and Brighton is around 1h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 47 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Brighton?

The number of trains from London to Brighton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Brighton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Brighton?

When taking the train from London to Brighton, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Hollingbury Park Golf Course, Brighton Pier, Komedia, Brighton Murder and Mayhem Tour, Kipling Gardens.

Train London to Brighton from $15

Next departures

Next departures for London to Brighton on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:05am	London Bridge	1h 8m	8:13am	Brighton	Cheapest
7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	Fastest
7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	8:49am	Falmer	No tags
7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:11am	Clapham Junction	2h 27m	9:38am	Brighton	Cheapest
9:09am	Clapham Junction	1h 54m	11:03am	Brighton	Fastest
3:16pm	Victoria Rail Station	2h 41m	5:57pm	Moulsecoomb	No tags
3:16pm	Victoria Rail Station	2h 41m	5:57pm	Moulsecoomb	No tags
4:16pm	Victoria Rail Station	2h 41m	6:57pm	Moulsecoomb	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:07pm	Kentish Town	1h 36m	4:43pm	Brighton	Cheapest
7:22am	Kentish Town	1h 26m	8:48am	Brighton	Fastest
7:05am	Mill Hill Broadway	1h 43m	8:48am	Brighton	No tags
7:05am	Mill Hill Broadway	1h 43m	8:48am	Brighton	No tags
7:28am	Mill Hill Broadway	1h 45m	9:13am	Brighton	No tags

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

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

Next departures for London to Brighton on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:54pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 13m	5:07pm	Falmer	Cheapest
3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags
7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	8:39am	Falmer	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:24pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	4:49pm	Falmer	Cheapest
3:29pm	Victoria Rail Station	58m	4:27pm	Brighton	Fastest
7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags
7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	8:39am	Falmer	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Brighton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $52	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$15 - $90	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $15	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from London to Brighton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Brighton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$56

Average train trip duration1h 25m

Number of daily trains42

Earliest train departure6:58am

Distance54 miles (87 km)

Latest train departure8:13pm

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/59 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Gatwick Express

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

London to Brighton Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Brighton from London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Brighton

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/02

$35

10/03

$29

Today

$27

10/05

$48

10/06

$44

10/07

$19

10/08

$22

10/09

$15

The cheapest trip from London to Brighton was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $85 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 $15 which is on 2025-10-09.

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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Brighton is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Brighton.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Brighton, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between London and Brighton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from London to Brighton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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