London to Brighton train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 22 May

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

58 m

Average duration

58 m

Trains per day

148

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Brighton will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $12.

Fast trains

Of the 148 trains that leave London for Brighton every day 92 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SouthernG26354+ThameslinkW45591
    8:54 PM1h19
    London Victoria (VIC)
    10:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $121One-way
    1 change
  • SouthernG26307+ThameslinkW45551
    12:54 PM1h19
    London Victoria (VIC)
    2:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $121One-way
    1 change
  • SouthernG26406 · G88612
    11:46 AM1h19
    London Victoria (VIC)
    1:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $151One-way
    1 change
  • SouthernG26402 · G88606
    11:16 AM1h19
    London Victoria (VIC)
    12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $151One-way
    1 change
  • SouthernG26413 · G88624
    12:46 PM1h20
    London Victoria (VIC)
    2:06 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $151One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 76 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach

$33

Average Price

$17

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Thameslink

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Brighton train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Brighton trains for today, Thursday, 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45641 · W455773:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h52
5:32 AM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW456174:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h30
6:10 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG77238
On time
5:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h08
6:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329815:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
6:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772505:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h01
7:00 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455606:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
7:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454716:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
7:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772586:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h01
7:30 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45537
On time
6:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
7:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454126:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
7:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG270616:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
7:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455327:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
8:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454687:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
8:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772747:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h01
8:30 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45418
On time
7:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
8:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45427
On time
7:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
8:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772797:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
8:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455228:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
9:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG282688:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
9:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45426+SouthernC82790+Gatwick ExpressG77287
On time
8:21 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
9:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Gatwick ExpressG772878:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
9:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45542
On time
8:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
9:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454018:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
9:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG77295
On time
8:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
9:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455249:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45391
On time
9:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32958+SouthernC82800+Gatwick ExpressG773039:21 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Gatwick ExpressG773039:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455209:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26168+ThameslinkW45408
On time
9:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
10:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW454089:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
10:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26392 · G885889:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
11:05 AM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26289+ThameslinkW45523
On time
9:54 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG773119:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4552310:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26174+ThameslinkW45489
On time
10:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
11:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW4548910:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
11:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26395 · G8859410:16 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
11:35 AM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW32966+SouthernC82810+Gatwick ExpressG7731910:21 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
SouthernC82810+ThameslinkW45525
On time
10:24 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG7731910:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45525
On time
10:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26176+ThameslinkW45430
On time
10:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW45430
On time
10:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26399 · G8860010:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
12:05 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26295+ThameslinkW45545
On time
10:54 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG7732710:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26182+ThameslinkW45472
On time
11:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW45545
On time
11:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4547211:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26402 · G8860611:16 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
12:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW45384+SouthernC82820+Gatwick ExpressG77335
On time
11:21 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
SouthernC82820+ThameslinkW3298211:24 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77335
On time
11:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26184+ThameslinkW45402
On time
11:33 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h15
12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW3298211:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4540211:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26406 · G8861211:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:05 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26301+ThameslinkW3297611:54 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26301+ThameslinkW3297611:54 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG7734411:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h59
12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3297612:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26190+ThameslinkW4548212:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW4548212:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26409 · G8861812:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernC82830+ThameslinkW4556912:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernC82830+ThameslinkW4556912:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77350
On time
12:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4556912:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26192+ThameslinkW45436
On time
12:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW45436
On time
12:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26413 · G88624
On time
12:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h20
2:06 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
SouthernG26307+ThameslinkW45551
On time
12:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
SouthernG26307+ThameslinkW45551
On time
12:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77356
On time
12:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45551
On time
1:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26198+ThameslinkW454731:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW454731:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26416 · G88629
On time
1:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
2:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
SouthernC82840+ThameslinkW455581:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
2:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernC82840+ThameslinkW455581:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
2:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77362
On time
1:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
2:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26200+ThameslinkW45399
On time
1:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
2:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW455581:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
2:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45399
On time
1:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
2:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26420 · G886351:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
3:05 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26372+ThameslinkW455611:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
SouthernG26372+ThameslinkW455611:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77368
On time
1:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
2:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455612:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26206+ThameslinkW45491
On time
2:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
3:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW454912:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
3:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26423 · G88641
On time
2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
3:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
SouthernC82850+ThameslinkW45554
On time
2:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
3:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG773702:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
3:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45554
On time
2:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
3:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26208+ThameslinkW45431
On time
2:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
3:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW45431
On time
2:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
3:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26427 · G88646
On time
2:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h20
4:06 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
SouthernG26318+ThameslinkW45556
On time
2:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
4:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG773722:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
3:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45556
On time
3:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
4:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26214+ThameslinkW45488
On time
3:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
4:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW455744:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h09
5:14 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454814:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
5:21 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG773774:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h06
5:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45416
On time
4:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h09
5:44 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454104:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
5:51 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG77243
On time
4:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h05
6:04 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455765:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h10
6:15 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454805:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
6:21 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772525:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h06
6:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455705:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h10
6:45 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454115:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
6:51 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772605:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h05
7:04 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455626:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h10
7:15 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45386
On time
6:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
7:21 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772686:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h05
7:34 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455986:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h09
7:44 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45409
On time
6:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
7:51 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772766:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h05
8:04 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455797:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h09
8:14 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454857:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
8:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26458 · G88682
On time
7:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
8:35 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Gatwick ExpressG772847:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
8:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455937:35 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
8:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45407
On time
7:45 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
8:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG88154 · G886867:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
9:05 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG77292
On time
7:59 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
8:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)
0 changesdirect
SouthernC82640+ThameslinkW45483
On time
8:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h13
9:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
ThameslinkW455638:05 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h08
9:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454838:15 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h03
9:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45547+SouthernC82910+Gatwick ExpressG77300
On time
8:21 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
9:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
SouthernC82910+ThameslinkW455958:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h19
9:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
Gatwick ExpressG773008:29 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h58
9:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernG8818612:02 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h15
1:17 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
SouthernC93036 · G8818612:02 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h15
1:17 AM Brighton station (BTN)1 change
ThameslinkW4562112:07 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h17
1:24 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456471:02 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h26
2:28 AM Brighton station (BTN)0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Brighton?

The best time to book your train from London to Brighton is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Brighton route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Brighton

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Trains from London to Brighton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $8 by coach.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $8
Distance
76 km
Average train duration
1h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$12
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
1h 1m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $8

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London to Brighton trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London and Brighton from $8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
$12
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
$12
Thameslink frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Gatwick Express

About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
$49
Gatwick Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

FAQs: London to Brighton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Brighton can start from as little as $12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Brighton is $33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Brighton is 1h 1m to travel the 76 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Brighton leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London to Brighton leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from London to Brighton with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to Brighton, you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Brighton from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 1m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Brighton is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Brighton including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Brighton

London
Brighton
The major train station for departures in London is London Bridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Bridge for your trip from London to Brighton.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:00 Saturday 04:45 - 01:00 Sunday 05:25 - 01:00 Ticket office is located on the lower level concourse.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various shops, cafes and restaurants
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets can be located on the lower concourse. A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground.  If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the Changing Place room, please speak to a member of staff, contact our control centre on 02072341108 or press one of our assistance help points throughout the station so we can help you gain access. Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Located in Station Approach.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Bridge
  • Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
  • Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
London BridgeWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:00 Saturday 04:45 - 01:00 Sunday 05:25 - 01:00 Ticket office is located on the lower level concourse.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various shops, cafes and restaurants
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets can be located on the lower concourse. A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground.  If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the Changing Place room, please speak to a member of staff, contact our control centre on 02072341108 or press one of our assistance help points throughout the station so we can help you gain access. Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Located in Station Approach.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Bridge
  • Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
  • Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
London VictoriaWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
  • Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Victoria
  • Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
  • Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

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