London to Brighton Train Tickets

If you are visiting London on your trip to the UK, then it is well worth visiting the coastal city of Brighton, too. Brighton trains from London take as little as 52 minutes on a high-speed train, with services on this train route operated by Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink. Trains to Brighton leave from London Bridge and London Victoria. Direct services to Brighton cover 47 Miles / 75 Kilometres. The first train to Brighton leaves at 04:24, and the last services depart at 00:52.

There are plenty of places worth visiting when visiting Brighton, whether during the holidays or at weekends. Attractions include Brighton Beach, the Royal Pavilion, and The Lanes.

Using our journey planner, you can find more London to Brighton train information, traveling times, and search ticket prices. We recommend booking your journey before your departure date and traveling at quieter times if possible to get cheaper tickets.

Direct trains from London to Brighton travel on the Brighton Main Line. Other destinations nearby include Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bath, with trains running regularly to these cities.

£9.94 saving (23%)

London

Southampton

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£33.16

£21.76 saving (45%)

London

Birmingham

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£26.54

£43.01 saving (44%)

Brighton

Manchester

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£53.69

Gatwick Express

This service runs two tph between Victoria and Brighton from Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, it only runs between Victoria and Gatwick Airport. Since January 2016, Oyster Cards and contactless cards have been accepted for travel on this service.

Southern

Southern runs a broad schedule of six tph from London Monday - Saturday, with services between Victoria and Brighton running every half hour on Sundays. Passengers can choose to book in Standard Class or in First Class for complimentary food and more ample legroom.

Thameslink

Trains to Brighton run from Bedford and Cambridge, making several stops in London en route. During peak times, there are two tph.