The average train between Brighton and Central London takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Central London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Central London at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Haywards Heath and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Central London. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Central London station via Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Brighton to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brentford station.
Book your Brighton to Central London train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Central London is 74.8 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Brentford via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction in around 1h 42m.
