# 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/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Victoria | 60 min | same as fastest | 65 | 2.0 | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 61 min | same as fastest | 68 | 4.0 | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 76 min | same as fastest | 82 | 4.0 | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |

## 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.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/brighton/
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