Train times from Brighton to London
Brighton connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Victoria in 60 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 60 minutes to Victoria
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Brighton to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 60 min | same as fastest | 65 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 61 min | same as fastest | 68 min | 4.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 76 min | same as fastest | 82 min | 4.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Brighton to Victoria
The fastest train from Brighton to London Victoria takes 60 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Brighton the 115th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
Brighton to London Bridge
The fastest train from Brighton to London London Bridge takes 61 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Brighton the 147th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
Brighton to St Pancras
The fastest train from Brighton to London St Pancras takes 76 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Brighton the 192nd quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Brighton to London take?
The fastest train from Brighton reaches London Victoria in 60 minutes. Brighton connects to 3 London terminals: Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Brighton?
Victoria is the quickest at 60 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Is Brighton a good commuter town for London?
At 60 minutes to London Victoria, Brighton is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Brighton to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Brighton?
The closest alternatives are Preston Park, Hove, Portslade. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Victoria
Brighton is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London Victoria, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Brighton, for comparing platforms rather than places.