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

The cheapest way to get from London to Brightons is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Brightons is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct train between London and Brightons?

No, there is no direct train from London to Brightons. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Polmont via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from London to Brightons?

The distance between London and Brightons is 415 miles. The road distance is 401.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Brightons without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from London to Brightons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Brightons train from?

London to Brightons train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Brightons?

The best way to get from London to Brightons is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £280 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the London to Brightons train arrive?

London to Brightons train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Brightons?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Brightons is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from London to Brightons.

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

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Where can I stay near Brightons?

There are 853+ hotels available in Brightons.

London to Brightons - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from London to Brightons by train, bus, car, or plane

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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£69–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 57m
£28–84
Drive 398.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Brightonscar 398.9 mi
7h
£98–141
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Polmonttrain
3h 31m
£90–253
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 16m
£52–152
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 33m
£89–277
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain
3h 45m
£86–232
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain
3h 47m
£80–276
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Polmonttrain
3h 53m
£56–156
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 44m
£54–174

London to Brightons by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.4 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between London, England and Brightons, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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