London to Brighton by train
London Victoria → Brighton · 51 miles · from 52m
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51 miles
52m
Every 15 minutes
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London to Brighton
Under an hour from central London to the Sussex coast, with departures every fifteen minutes and Gatwick Airport on the way.
Why this journey is worth it
- 52 minutes to the seafront
- Serves Gatwick Airport directly
- Turn-up-and-go frequency
- Off-peak day returns are excellent value
Travel tip
Off-peak day return beats two singles almost every time on this route.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London Victoria |
| 2 | Clapham Junction |
| 3 | East Croydon |
| 4 | Gatwick Airport |
| 5 | Haywards Heath |
| 6 | Brighton |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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