Brighton to London Trains From £8.00*

• Gatwick Express offers up to two hourly trains to London Victoria throughout the day. Provided as a dedicated airport rail service between both cities, you won’t have to worry about finding space for luggage on board.
• Southern has a more limited service that’s only frequent if you’re travelling on Sunday (running up to twice an hour). On other days of the week, you’ll only find a direct Brighton to London train at 05:18 and 23:13 from Monday to Friday and at 05:23 and 23:13 on Saturday.
• Thameslink is a great option if you need to take the first train to London. The operator also offers the most frequent services (up to four departures an hour) and cheaper fares. Note that late-night trains (e.g., the 22:56 and 23:23 on weekdays) terminate at London Blackfriars rather than London Bridge.

Slash the journey time in half when you take a Brighton to London train. Covering around 46 miles (75 kilometres), the journey and stations on either end offer convenient facilities for frequent commuters, tourists and party-goers alike.

Brighton: Getting to the platform

Connected to various parts of the seaside destination by bus, Brighton station is the easily accessible starting point for your journey to London.

• Different operator, different platform: The platform for trains from Brighton to London typically varies based on the operator. Most Thameslink trains to London Bridge use platform 4 or 5, while Gatwick Express tends to pick up passengers at platform 6 or 7. On Sundays, Southern generally uses platform 3 or 4, and Thameslink services depart from platforms 5–7. Double-check the departures board.
• Shopping trip: A range of outlets lies under Brighton station’s unique glass canopy. Grab a meal deal from M&S, wine from Seven Cellars or travel essentials from Superdrug.

On board trains from Brighton to London

The Brighton to London train route is the same across all operators until East Croydon, meaning you can marvel at the lush greenery of rural Sussex before entering south London.

• Countryside and urban views: Relax and take in natural landscapes and waterways before the skyline rises on the approach to London. Sit on the right for views of picturesque fields, planes taking off from Gatwick Airport and people fishing at Ballast Pit.

• Key landmarks: Trains from Brighton to London zoom over the Ouse Valley Viaduct and through the Clayton Tunnel, located under a castellated portal and cottage.

Arriving at London Victoria

• Terminus Place exit: London Victoria’s front exit has a taxi rank and bus station. If you’ve missed the entrance to the Tube from the main concourse, there’s another entrance outside to the right.
• Wilton Road exit: The western exit is the closest to the Victoria Palace Theatre and Apollo Victoria Theatre.
• Buckingham Palace Road exit: Hop on more local buses or coaches by this exit. Most coach services depart from Victoria coach station, a 10–15-minute walk away.

• Hudson’s Place exit: Head this way out near platform 1 for nearby hotels.

• Transport links: The Victoria area has plenty of attractions within walking distance, from the theatres to Buckingham Palace. Travel to other parts of the city and as far as Europe using the onward travel options. London Victoria is surrounded by bus and coach stops, as well as a bus station and coach station. For direct transfers, queue up at the taxi rank on Terminus Place.

Arriving at London Bridge

• Tooley Street exit: This lower-level exit leads to City Hall and Hay’s Galleria.
• Thomas Street/Joiner Street exit: If you’re heading to The Shard, use either one of these exits on the lower concourse.
• London Bridge Street exit: Take this way out on the upper level to reach the bus station and Borough Market. 
• Onward travel: Easily transfer to the Jubilee and Northern lines on the Tube network - just follow the signs from your platform. Buses stop around the station. There are also several taxi ranks, including on Tooley Street and Bermondsey Street.

Arriving at London Blackfriars

• Queen Victoria Street exit: London Blackfriars’ main exit is on the northern end of Blackfriars Bridge in the City of London. The exit also leads to the London Underground station, though you may miss the last Circle and District line trains as you’ll be arriving after midnight. You can take a night bus or cab on the same street.
• South Bank exit: Take the southern exit for the Thames Path and access to night buses from Blackfriars Bridge.
• Late-night transport: The station offers direct interchange with the Tube station (Circle and District lines), but you should check the timetables to see if you can make the last train. Bus routes are available from either side of the Thames. The taxi rank is on Queen Victoria Street.