Brighton has been the south of England’s favourite seaside resort for hundreds of years. After the railway line from London opened in 1840, hotels sprang up along the waterfront to serve an ever-rising number of visitors. Today Brighton is far more than a summer resort. Its lively population of artists, musicians, students and young families keep local businesses buzzing year-round – and as a result, Brighton is rightly renowned for its independent shops, pubs and restaurants. A blend of modern city life and old-school seaside charm, Brighton makes a perfect day trip from London – and with great rail links to the rest of the south coast, it’s a natural base for longer stays too.
Brighton train station is mainly served by Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern and GWR trains.
Brighton station serves as a fast commuter route into London, calling at St Pancras International (via Thameslink), Victoria and London Bridge in the Capital, all of which call at Gatwick Airport along the route.
The Gatwick Express, which runs between Victoria and Brighton, is a fast non-stop service to Gatwick Airport. Southern Trains also run commuter services along the south coast, with stops in Eastbourne and Portsmouth among others. GWR also runs a service from Brighton, typically on routes to Bristol Temple Meads and onwards to Cardiff Central.
Need more information on how to get to Brighton by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Brighton.
Once you get off at Brighton train station, it’s super easy to get to Brighton beach. The main station exit takes you onto Queens Road – head straight down towards the sea and keep walking until you reach the beach, it’s around an 11-minute walk. Check out our guide to the best beaches near London to reach by train for more details on Brighton beach.
Want to know when your next train from/to Brighton station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Brighton railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Brighton.
Brighton has eight platforms and is easy to navigate – whichever platform you arrive on, the station exit is directly ahead of you. The station has automated ticket gates, so keep your ticket handy, and use the larger gates if you are travelling with bulky luggage or require wheelchair access. Visitors arriving from London should note that Brighton is outside London Transport zones and Oyster cards are not valid.
Brighton train station has a multi-storey car park on Stroudley Road. Step-free access from the car park to the train station is available.
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Brighton station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Trains arrive into and depart from Brighton station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Brighton.
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Brighton station.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Brighton station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Once you get off at Brighton train station, it’s super easy to get to the beach. The main station exit takes you onto Queens Road – head straight down towards the sea and keep walking until you reach the beach, it’s around an 11-minute walk.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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to Littlehampton | Southern | 07:15 | 2 | On time |
to Seaford (Sussex) | Southern | 07:15 | 7 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southern | 07:17 | 3 | On time |
to London Bridge | Thameslink | 07:25 | On time | |
to Littlehampton | Southern | 07:30 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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from London Victoria | Southern | 23:58 | Early | |
from London Victoria | Southern | 07:38 | 3 | On time |
from Lewes | Southern | 07:41 | 8 | On time |
from Eastbourne | Southern | 07:51 | 6 | On time |
from Hove | Southern | 08:03 | 1 | On time |