The average train between Brighton and London Paddington takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to London Paddington. 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 20 minutes between Brighton and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 48m • 1 change
1h 33m • 1 change
1h 35m • 1 change
1h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at London Paddington station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Brighton to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Brighton to London Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Brighton and London Paddington is 76.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Farringdon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
