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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Brighton takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from 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 6m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

London to Brighton train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between London and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 23m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 27m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from 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 London to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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