London to Brightons train with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)

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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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Great Western Railway
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
Regionale
2,000+ travel companies
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Compare prices and tickets London to Brightons by train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Brightons

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Trains from London to Brightons run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £211 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 10:22. The fastest train covers the 550 km distance in 4h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
550 km
Average train duration
5h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£211
Trains per day
14
Fastest train
4h 35m
First train
0:06
Last train
10:22
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo from London to Brightons trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo trains will get you between London and Brightons from £211. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest Price
£211
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) frequency
14 a day

Lumo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 47m
Lumo frequency
2 a day

FAQs: London to Brightons train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Brightons by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brightons, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London to Brightons can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £211, while the average price tends to be around £211.
The train journey from London to Brightons covers a distance of 550 km and takes approximately 4h 35m. Trains run 14 per day.
The train distance from London to Brightons is 550 km.
The first train from London to Brightons leaves at 0:06.
The last train from London to Brightons departs at 10:22.
Trains from London to Brightons run approximately 14 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Brightons.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Brightons.
To travel from London to Brightons, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from London to Brightons.
The train station in London that goes to Brightons is London Kings Cross (KGX), and it arrives at Falkirk High (FKK).
The cheapest way to get from London to Brightons is by train, costing approximately £211.
Booking trains from London to Brightons in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Brighton offers charming views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and lush greenery, particularly as the train nears the coast.
A day trip from London to Brightons is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 35m. Trains operate 12 times per day. The distance is 550 km.
To fully explore Brightons, a stay of two to three days is recommended, allowing time to enjoy local attractions and the surrounding area.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Brightons.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Brightons

Most London to Brightons trains use the London Kings Cross to Falkirk High station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Brightons train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Brightons
London Kings CrossEuston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre

Bus73, N73 · 27m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 29m · £2 · every ~27 min
91, N91 · 29m · £13 · every ~28 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 7m · £2 · every ~91 min

London Kings Cross train station facilities and services

London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.

London EustonEuston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Euston from London city centre

BusN5 · 10m · £2 · every ~3 min
N279, 29, N29 · 16m · £2 · every ~34 min
91, N91 · 21m · £10 · every ~28 min
SubwayNorthern · 7m · £2 · every ~86 min

London Euston train station facilities and services

London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.

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