The cheapest and fastest trains from Victoria to Brighton
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Victoria to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Victoria to Brighton will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 1 trains that leave Victoria for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Victoria to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Victoria to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Victoria to Brighton
Trains from Victoria to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 18:44 |
FAQs: Victoria to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Victoria to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Victoria and Brighton
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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