How to get from London to Brighton
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Brighton by price and travel time.
- 76 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 01m
- 40 train departures a day with Thameslink
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 01m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Brighton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 01m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 76 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Thu, Oct 15.
76 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 01mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 01m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Brighton: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → BrightonbusLocal bus·1h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Brighton
Thameslink runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:32 and the last at 14:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslinktrain | 40 | 04:32 | 14:50 |
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 00:25 | 23:40 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresThameslink
- 04:32
- 04:52
- 05:20
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:50
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 12:50
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 14:50
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 00:40
- 09:25
- 09:40
- 10:25
- 10:40
- 11:25
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 21:15
- 21:30
- 22:15
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 22:40
- 23:25
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Local bus, Thameslink; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Brighton works
Start with a Local bus bus from London to Brighton, about 1h 1m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 1m, direct, no transfers.
London to Brighton: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Brighton?
The most useful route takes about 1h 01m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Brighton?
The first train with Thameslink leaves at 04:32 and the last at 14:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Brighton?
40 a day with Thameslink, between 04:32 and 14:50.
When is the first bus from London to Brighton?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:40, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Brighton?
24 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from London to Brighton leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Brighton from London?
About 76 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Brighton cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €6. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Brighton?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Thameslink.
Can you get from London to Brighton without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brighton?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search London to Brighton
- how to get from London to Brighton
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Local bus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026