How much is the train ticket from London to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Brighton start from $16. 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 20m, covering a distance of 44 miles (71 km). The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators service the London to Brighton route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 66 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 10:55pm.

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 traveller 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 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 London to Brighton from $18

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 12
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 December 13
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	7:12am	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	8:18am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	58m	8:27am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	8:49am	Falmer	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:07am	London Bridge	1h 20m	8:27am	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	8:54am	Clapham Junction	53m	9:47am	Brighton	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:36am	Brighton	No tags
Train	9:35am	Kentish Town	1h 47m	11:22am	Brighton	No tags
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:36am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:05pm	London Bridge	1h 8m	4:13pm	Brighton	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	7:24am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	8:39am	Falmer	No tags
Train	7:29am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	8:30am	Brighton	No tags

Next departures for London to Brighton on December 16
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 December 17
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:23 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $59	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $89	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	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

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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 $16. 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 20m, covering a distance of 44 miles (71 km). The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators service the London to Brighton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 66 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 10:55pm.
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 traveller 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 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

12/09

$34

12/10

$34

Today

$32

12/12

$29

12/13

$26

12/14

$27

12/15

$35

12/16

$22

The cheapest trip from London to Brighton was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $86 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 $22 which is on 2025-12-16.