Finsbury Park to Brighton Trains From £12.50*

Travel from Finsbury Park to Brighton in just around 1 hour and 29 minutes, with direct services from Thameslink. Get to the south coast in record time, with fast, frequent services from Finsbury Park to Brighton. As you leave the urban landscape, you’ll pass rolling green hills before arriving at the beautiful seaside destination. Remember that you can buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal from Finsbury Park to Brighton when you book in advance.

Thameslink is a major provider of long-distance train services around the south of England, connecting locations like Cambridge, Peterborough, Luton, Brighton, and Welwyn Garden City with central London.

Departing from Finsbury Park

Conveniently located on Seven Sisters Road in Greater London, Finsbury Park station is a popular station in the capital and the best starting point for efficient journeys to the south coast. ury Park station, Station Place, Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4 2D.

Accessible via the London Underground, as well as frequent local buses or taxi services, Finsbury Park has everything you need for a comfortable start to your trip, including comfortable waiting rooms and access to refreshments.

Finsbury Park runs train services to places like Welwyn Garden City, Peterborough, Stevenage, and Sevenoaks, with the station welcoming train operators including Thameslink and Great Northern.

Main stops

The Thameslink service from Finsbury Park to Brighton calls at London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and Preston Park. Exact stops may vary based on times and routes.

Arriving at Brighton

From Finsbury Park, you’ll reach Brighton in under an hour and a half, perfect for speedy beach getaways. At Brighton Station, stroll to the iconic pebbled beach in just 15 minutes, where you’ll also be able to explore the Victorian pier and visit the Royal Pavilion. Browse the many quaint shops along North Laine’s alleys, and tuck into a delicious meal in one of Brighton’s many independent eateries.

Situated conveniently on Queens Road, onward travel from Brighton Station is easy too, whether you want to catch a bus to the city centre or hail a taxi to surrounding areas. If you are continuing your journey by train, services from Brighton take passengers to places like Stevenage, Eastbourne, and Gatwick Airport, on services operated by Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express.

Thameslink train classes

• Standard Class: On Thameslink services, Standard Class means a comfortable seat, ample luggage spaces and up-to-date journey information via handy screens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi onboard, wherever you are sitting.
• First Class: For a more luxurious experience, upgrade to a Finsbury Park to Brighton First Class ticket, which comes with large tables, plug sockets and more spacious, comfortable seating.

Thameslink train travel advice

• Pets: Every human passenger can bring up to two pets onboard, so long as they are kept on a lead or in a travel carrier for the duration of the journey.
• Luggage: Thameslink offer generous luggage allowances, with passengers allowed to bring up to two large bags or rucksacks (90 x 70 x 30 centimetres), as well as one smaller item of (hand) luggage.
• Bicycles: Thameslink is generally happy to welcome bikes onboard, though restrictions are in place on most services during peak times.
• Children: Under 5s go free on Thameslink trains, while 5 to 15-year-olds typically get half-price fares. Anyone aged 16 or 17 can benefit from savings of up to 50% off with a 16-17 Saver Railcard.
• Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.