How to get from Brighton to London
- 75 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 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brighton to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 01m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 75 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
75 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 01mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 01m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brighton to London: 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.
- 1Brighton → London GatwickbusAirport shuttle 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 Brighton to London
Thameslink runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:10 and the last at 15:02.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslinktrain | 40 | 05:10 | 15:02 |
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 02:05 | 17:15 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresThameslink
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 05:44
- 06:00
- 06:13
- 06:30
- 06:43
- 07:00
- 07:13
- 07:30
- 07:43
- 08:00
- 08:13
- 08:30
- 08:43
- 09:02
- 09:14
- 09:32
- 09:44
- 10:02
- 10:14
- 10:32
- 10:44
- 11:02
- 11:14
- 11:32
- 11:44
- 12:02
- 12:14
- 12:32
- 12:44
- 13:02
- 13:14
- 13:32
- 13:44
- 14:02
- 14:14
- 14:32
- 14:44
- 15:02
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:05
- 02:10
- 03:05
- 03:10
- 03:55
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 04:10
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:05
- 15:15
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 17:05
- 17:15
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Thameslink; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brighton to London works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Brighton to London, about 1h 1m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 1m, direct, no transfers.
Brighton to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brighton to London?
The most useful route takes about 1h 01m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Brighton to London?
The first train with Thameslink leaves at 05:10 and the last at 15:02, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brighton to London?
40 a day with Thameslink, between 05:10 and 15:02.
When is the first bus from Brighton to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:05 and the last at 17:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brighton to London?
32 a day with FlixBus, between 02:05 and 17:15.
How far is London from Brighton?
About 75 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brighton to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brighton to London?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Thameslink.
Can you get from Brighton to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to London?
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.
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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: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026