London to Brightons train

Mon 28 Sept
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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)
Lumo
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
Regionale
2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Brightons

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

£0.00

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

£190

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

4 h 35 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

4 h 37 m

Trains on 28 Sept

27

Distance

550 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Brightons is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Fast trains

To travel from London to Brightons you need to make at least one change.

  • Lumo
    5:454h47
    London
    10:32Polmont
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    1 change
  • Lumo
    14:154h50
    London
    19:05Polmont
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    1 change
  • Lumo
    20:309h17
    London
    5:47Polmont
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    1 change
  • London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
    5:485h16
    London
    11:04Polmont
    £2141One-way
    1 change
  • London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
    6:304h39
    London
    11:09Polmont
    £2141One-way
    1 change

Live departures

London to Brightons train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Brightons trains for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17:30 London
4h53
22:23 Polmont1 change
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18:03 London
5h02
23:05 Polmont1 change
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18:30 London
4h52
23:22 Polmont1 change
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18:33 London
5h18
23:51 Polmont1 change
Lumo19:20 London
10h27
5:47 Polmont1 change

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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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Take a train from London to Brightons and enjoy the approximately 550 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 10:22.

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
First train
0:06
Last train
10:22
Best time to book
28 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. 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) Price
£214
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) frequency
14 a day

Lumo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo 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 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.
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.
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 Polmont station (PMT).
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.
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 Polmont 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 · £14 · 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.

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