Trains from Brighton to London

Planning a trip to the capital and looking for more information on how take the train from Brighton to London? You’ve come to the right place! 

Generally, the train journey from Brighton to London takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes but can be as quick as 1 hour on the fastest services. As there are around 372 direct services on this popular route each day, you don’t need to worry about making changes along the way. 

If you’re traveling on this route, you’ll jump on a train at Brighton station operated by either Southern, Thameslink or the Gatwick Express. Once you’ve found your seat, you can start to enjoy the onboard amenities, such as comfortable seating and free WiFi on most services. If you’re traveling with Southern, your train will arrive at London Victoria station. However, if you’re traveling with Thameslink or the Gatwick Express, you’ll arrive promptly at London Bridge station.   

Whichever station you arrive at, you’re just a short walk, bus or Tube from the city’s most famous landmarks. Not sure where to begin? Check out our guide to the 14 best things to do in London, including the Tate Modern and Buckingham Palace. Also, this route lets you discover the filming locations for the Bill Nighy movie Living, taking you from locations on England's south coast to London, as well as the London locations featured in season 4 of the TV series You.

Looking to save money on your train tickets, try traveling during Off-Peak times, as tickets tend to be cheaper outside of morning/evening rush hours on weekdays. If you’d like to save even more, keep your eyes peeled out for Advance tickets – they are usually released 12 weeks prior to the departure date and are generally cheaper than buying on the day of travel.  

Eager to begin? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Brighton to London in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like more information about the journey first, keep reading for train timetables, FAQs and tips on finding cheap fares.