What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from London to Brighton is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €130 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from London to Brighton is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 14m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct train between London and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from London to Brighton. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Noyelles Sur Mer via Lille Europe and Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from London to Brighton?

The distance between London and Brighton is 463 km.

How do I travel from London to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from London to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €100 - €200.

How long does it take to get from London to Brighton?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from London to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Brighton train from?

London to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between London and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:34 AM in London and 1:34 AM in Brighton.

Where does the London to Brighton train arrive?

London to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1150+ hotels available in Brighton.

London to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Brighton by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Amienstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amiens to Noyelles Sur Mertrain Ter
6h 16m
€107–191
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brightoncar
4h 36m
€63–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
3. Take the bus from Amiens to Noyelles Sur Merbus
8h 1m
€100–165
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
11h 54m
€66–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brightoncar
3h 14m
€173–191
Train, line 706 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rang Du Fliers Vertontrain Ter
3. Take the bus from RUE - Gare SNCF to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - Brighton - route départementalebus 706
6h 49m
€109–195

London to Brighton by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - LA MOLLIERE Rue de la République via Lille Europe, Amiens, Noyelles Sur Mer, and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF in around 6h 16m.

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