The average train between Brighton and Paddington takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to 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 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 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Paddington station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Brighton to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Brighton to Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Brighton and Paddington is 76.5 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.
