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The average train between ExCeL London and Brighton takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from ExCeL London to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

ExCeL London to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between ExCeL London and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Southern1h 45m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Southern1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express1h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Brighton, England?

Gatwick Express operates a train from London Victoria to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 58 min. Southern also services this route every 3 hours.

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