How much is the train ticket from London to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Brighton start from R 261. The average price for this train route is around R 824. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Brighton?

The average train journey time from London to Brighton is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 71 km. The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators serve the London to Brighton route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 66 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Brighton?

The earliest train from London to Brighton departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:55.

Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Brighton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 R 304

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Brighton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	16:49	Falmer	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	16:27	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	08:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	08:30	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	08:39	Falmer	No tags

Next departures from London to Brighton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:05	London Bridge	1h 8m	08:13	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	08:27	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	08:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	08:27	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	08:49	Falmer	No tags

Next departures from London to Brighton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	London Bridge	1h 20m	08:27	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	08:54	Clapham Junction	53m	09:47	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:36	Brighton	No tags
Train	09:35	Kentish Town	1h 47m	11:22	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:36	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from London to Brighton on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	London Bridge	1h 8m	16:13	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	16:27	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	08:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	08:39	Falmer	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	08:30	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from London to Brighton on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	16:49	Falmer	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	16:27	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	08:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	08:30	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	08:39	Falmer	No tags

Next departures from London to Brighton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 25m	16:49	Falmer	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Victoria Rail Station	58m	16:27	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 6m	08:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	1h 1m	08:30	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:24	Victoria Rail Station	1h 15m	08:39	Falmer	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

77 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 117 - R 1 014	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 261 - R 1 532	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 190 - R 239	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

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Brighton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 261. The average price for this train route is around R 824. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Brighton?
The average train journey time from London to Brighton is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 71 km. The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the London to Brighton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 66 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Brighton?
The earliest train from London to Brighton departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:55.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

09/12

R 583

10/12

R 583

Today

R 547

12/12

R 496

13/12

R 449

14/12

R 451

15/12

R 592

16/12

R 372

The cheapest trip from London to Brighton was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 372

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 R 372 to R 1 473 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 R 372, which is on 2025-12-16.