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How to get from Brighton to London

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FASTEST
3h
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From
11€
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Distance
76 km
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Checked offer from Brighton to London: Coach, about 3h, from €11. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 5, 2026): National Express, Leamigo Technologies; main departure point: Brighton Pool Valley Coach.

Distance: 76 km. Data updated on .

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Coach
3h – 3h 25min
11 – 12 €
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🚌 Departure from Brighton
📍Coaches to London usually leave from Brighton's central coach station near the seafront, Pool Valley. Check your e-ticket for the exact bay and departure point, and arrive early with your ticket ready on your phone.
🚇The departure point is in the city centre, close to the seafront and within easy walking distance of most central hotels. From Brighton railway station you can walk downhill, take a local bus or hop in a taxi.
⏰Coaches run regularly throughout the day, from early morning until the evening. Exact times vary by day and season, so check the live timetable on this page and avoid the last departure.
💸 Transport from 11€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 3h
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 5, 2026 for a departure on November 26, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
National Express Bus Brighton Pool Valley Coach €11 16
Leamigo Technologies Van / transfer €206 1
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Practical tips

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Book early for the lowest fare

Coach fares rise as departure approaches and as seats sell out. Book online as soon as your date is fixed, and you avoid paying more at the station or on the day for the same journey.

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Don't default to a walk-up train ticket

Train tickets bought on the day are often the most expensive way to travel. Check the table on this page first: the coach is usually the budget-friendly option, especially when booked ahead.

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Check your London arrival point

London has several coach and rail stations, and they are not interchangeable. Read your e-ticket for the exact drop-off before you travel, so you plan your Tube or onward connection from the right place.

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Arrive early at the Brighton stop

Be at the departure point well before boarding, with your e-ticket ready on your phone. Locating the right bay calmly beats rushing, especially with luggage and on busy summer days.

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Avoid the last departure of the day

Choose a departure with room to spare, particularly on bank holidays and summer weekends when services sell out. Missing the last coach can force a costly last-minute alternative.

The journey experience

Heading from Brighton to London, you want a clear answer fast: which option is simplest and kindest to your budget? For independent travellers, the coach is the one to look at first. It is usually the cheapest way to move between British cities, and the comparison table on this page shows current durations and price ranges side by side so you can decide in seconds.

The coach is a direct road service from the seaside to the capital, with no changes and no juggling of connections. Seats are comfortable and reclining, there is a luggage hold for your suitcase or backpack, and many services offer power sockets and wifi. Your e-ticket sits on your phone, so you board without queuing at a ticket desk. It is a relaxed way to see the south coast countryside roll by.

British fares move a lot with the day, the hour and how early you book, so reserve ahead and avoid peak departures when you can. Before you leave, check your e-ticket for the exact London arrival point, which is often Victoria Coach Station, so you head to the right place for your onward Tube or rail connection. On bank holidays and summer weekends, book early and keep a buffer for the last departure of the day.

Frequently asked questions — Brighton → London

Why visit London?

  • ✓ Explore the British Museum and its Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and Parthenon sculptures, all with free entry
  • ✓ Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, then stroll through St James's Park
  • ✓ Ride the London Eye or climb The Shard for panoramic views over the Thames and Tower Bridge
  • ✓ Wander through Borough Market, Camden Market and Portobello Road for street food and vintage finds
  • ✓ Catch a West End show in Covent Garden or Shaftesbury Avenue, then enjoy a pint in a historic pub
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Recommended stay
3 to 5 nights — enough to see the major sights, museums and neighbourhoods without rushing

When to visit London?

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May to September — mild temperatures, long daylight hours and the best chance of dry weather for sightseeing

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What to do in London?

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Tower of London and Crown Jewels
Fortress, palace and prison for 900 years. Book online and arrive at opening (around 9:00) to see the Crown Jewels before queues build. Join a free Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket, from about 35€. Allow three hours, and check the ravens near the White Tower.
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British Museum Free Highlights
Home to the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies. Entry is free, though special exhibitions cost around 20€. Go on a weekday after 15:00 or on Friday evenings, when it stays open later and is calmer. Pick three galleries rather than trying to see everything.
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South Bank Walk and Westminster
Walk from Westminster Bridge past Big Ben, the London Eye and the Tate Modern to Tower Bridge, about 5 km along the Thames. Free and flat. Start early morning for empty photos of Parliament, and stop at Borough Market for lunch, with dishes from 8€.
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West End Theatre Show
London's theatre district rivals Broadway. Buy same-day tickets at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square or via the official venue apps, with seats from about 20€. Weekday matinees are cheaper. Avoid unofficial resellers and check each theatre's bag and seating restrictions.
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Traditional Pub Lunch
Try fish and chips or a Sunday roast in a historic pub such as The Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden or Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese off Fleet Street. Expect mains around 15-20€. Order at the bar, not the table, and book ahead for Sunday roasts.
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Hampstead Heath Sunset Views
Climb Parliament Hill for one of the best free skyline views of London, from St Paul's to the Shard. Reach it by Overground to Gospel Oak, about 20 minutes from the centre. Bring a layer, then warm up in a Hampstead pub. Swimming ponds are open year-round.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
A Georgian townhouse crammed with antiquities, paintings by Hogarth and an Egyptian sarcophagus. Entry is free, but book a slot online. Visit Tuesday to Sunday and try the candlelit evenings on the first Friday of the month, for a unique atmosphere. Photography is not allowed inside.
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Regent's Canal Walk to Camden
Follow the towpath from Little Venice to Camden Lock, about 5 km past colourful narrowboats and Regent's Park. It takes roughly 90 minutes on foot and is free. Finish with street food at Camden Market, dishes from 7€, and go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

How long to visit London?

3 to 5 days

Allow 4 to 5 days to cover London properly. In 2 days, focus on the essentials: Westminster, the Tower of London, the British Museum and a Thames walk. With 4 to 5 days, add Greenwich, Camden, Kew Gardens and a West End show. Buy an Oyster card or use contactless payment, and book major attractions online in advance to skip the queues.

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