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For a train from Brighton to London, Advance Tickets are available starting at £3.50*, with the average fare being £11.91. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
From Brighton to London, take the fastest train in 1h, typically 1h 9m. Daily, 196 trains depart from Brighton, with the first at 00:02 and the last at 23:23. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04:12 Brighton | 05:26 London Bridge | On time | 1h 14m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
04:12 Brighton | 05:55 London Victoria | On time | 1h 43m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:06 Brighton | 06:15 London Bridge | On time | 1h 9m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:06 Brighton | 06:24 London Victoria | On time | 1h 18m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:18 Brighton | 06:30 London Victoria | On time | 1h 12m | Southern | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Brighton to London with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 00:02 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 |
| Departure station | Brighton |
| Arrival station | London |
| Distance | 46 miles (75 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h |
| Price | From £3.50 |
| Train operators | Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern |
It takes just over one hour to reach London Bridge from Brighton with Thameslink.
Thameslink operates in the South East of England, providing key routes to central London, making it a favourite amongst commuters. So, as you might expect, it serves major towns and cities around central London including St Albans, Brighton, Bedford and Luton. It even offers services 24 hours a day.
Brighton railway station is located at the intersection of Terminus Road and Trafalgar Street. It’s not far from Brighton’s renowned and rebel-rousing beachfront that’s home to Brighton Pier.
It also acts as the southern terminus for the Brighton Main Line, East Coastway Line and the West Coastway Line. Meaning that there is a huge range of accessible travel options heading North into London, East, and West directly from Brighton.
It is only around 50 miles from Brighton to London Bridge, meaning that the UK capital is right on its doorstep.
There are around nine stations from Brighton to London Bridge. These are Preston Park, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield, Haywards Heath, Balcombe, Three Bridges, Gatwick Airport, and East Croydon.
Situated in Southwark, South London, London Bridge station occupies an esteemed spot near the bank of the River Thames. This station serves the South East of England, but offers Eurostar connections too and is a key interchange for three major London Underground lines: the Jubilee, Bakerloo, and Northern lines.
Borough Market is a must-see if you’re near London Bridge station. It offers a whole cornucopia of new and interesting things to try, from fresh British produce to food from all around the world.
Another great place to visit is The View from The Shard, the tallest building in Europe that offers a luxury more synonymous with Dubai or Shanghai than Europe. Head up to the 69th or 72nd floor to get one of the greatest views of London there is.
The journey from Brighton to London Victoria takes precisely one hour. Although the Gatwick Express is designed as a fast and efficient way to take passengers between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, it is still a fast and convenient way to get from Brighton to Central London.
Brighton railway station is located at the intersection of Terminus Road and Trafalgar Street. It serves as a vital link between the South East and the popular seaside destination that Brighton is famous for. The station has charming Victorian architecture that has shuttled generations of tourists to their holidays on the South Coast.
Not only this, but it also acts as a convenient way to get to central London in little more than one hour.
If you hop on the Gatwick Express, you’re in luck. Because the railway is designed for passengers going between Gatwick Airport and central London, there are very few stops. In fact, there are only two stops before reaching London Victoria. These are Hayward Heath and Gatwick Airport.
London Victoria is a key gateway to the city. Used by unwavering commuters and busy tourists alike, the station boasts many handy rail links serving across Southern England and the London Underground’s Victoria line. Victoria Coach Station is nearby, too.
Alongside Gatwick Express, Southern Railways and Southeastern Railways also operate from London Victoria and serve the wider South East region.
This station is a brilliant place to begin your journey in London. Some of London’s most historic attractions, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Apollo Theatre, are only ten minutes away.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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