The average train between Brighton and London takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brighton to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Brighton and London. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 1:44 PM which arrives into London at 2:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Brighton to London train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to London train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Book your Brighton to London train tickets online with Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Brighton and London is 75.6 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Blackfriars every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.
