The average train between London and Brighton takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London to Brighton. 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 London and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 2:39 PM which arrives into Brighton at 3:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Brighton station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
London to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.
London to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your London to Brighton train tickets online with Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern.
The distance between London and Brighton is 75.6 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Two other operators also service this route.
