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

The cheapest way to get from London to Brighton is to rideshare which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £9 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Preston Circus. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Brighton. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from London to Brighton?

The distance between London and Brighton is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £9 - £45.

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

The train from London Blackfriars to Brighton takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Brighton?

The best way to get from London to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £9 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £22 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the London to Brighton bus arrive?

London to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.

Where does the London to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Brighton?

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

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

Book your London to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Brighton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Brighton.

Can I share a ride from London to Brighton?

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

London to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Brighton 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 London Blackfriars to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 9m
£9–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Brighton53.4 mi
1h 37m
£5–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circus025
3h 2m
£7–22
Drive 53.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Brighton53.1 mi
1h 20m
£13–19

London to Brighton by train

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Brighton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Preston Circus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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