What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to London?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to London is to rideshare which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to London?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to London is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Preston Circus and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton and arriving at London Blackfriars. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Brighton to London?

The distance between Brighton and London is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to London without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to London?

The train from Brighton to London Blackfriars takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brighton to London bus from?

Brighton to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to London train from?

Brighton to London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to London?

The best way to get from Brighton to London is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Brighton to London bus arrive?

Brighton to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Brighton to London train arrive?

Brighton to London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Brighton to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to London is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Brighton to London.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to London?

Book your Brighton to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to London?

Book your Brighton to London bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20704+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Brighton to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brighton and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brighton to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to London by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London BlackfriarsBrighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 7m
£10–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brighton to London53.3 mi
1h 35m
£4–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station025
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London VictoriaLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
1h 15m
£22–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
3h 18m
£8–20
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to London53 mi
1h 20m
£13–19

Brighton to London by train

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Blackfriars every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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