How to get from St Albans to Brighton Pier by bus and train?

From St Albans to Brighton Pier by bus and train

To get from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 12A bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to Sea Life Centre, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 12A12A
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 12A12A
    Wait for bus
    12A
    Eastbourne Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sea Life Centre, Brighton
    ID K
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton Pier
    Walk to
    Brighton Pier
    256 King's Road, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN2 1TD, UK
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St Albans to Brighton Pier by bus and train via THAMESLINK, THAMESLINK and 7

To get from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 7 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to St James's Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 77
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James's Street, Brighton
    ID J
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton Pier
    Walk to
    Brighton Pier
    256 King's Road, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN2 1TD, UK
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Brighton Pier
The distance between St Albans, London and Brighton Pier, London is approximately 72.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Brighton Pier by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans
Public transport stations close to Brighton Pier, London

Brighton Pier is located at 256 King's Road, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN2 1TD, UK, London and the nearest public transport station is Palace Pier, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton Pier:

  • Brighton
  • Preston Park
  • London Road (Brighton)

Bus stations close to Brighton Pier:

  • Palace Pier, Brighton
  • Old Steine South, Brighton
  • Sea Life Centre, Brighton
Related Routes

Alternative route from St Albans to Brighton Pier by bus and train via THAMESLINK, THAMESLINK and 7

To get from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 7 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to St James's Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 77
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James's Street, Brighton
    ID J
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brighton Pier
    Walk to
    Brighton Pier
    256 King's Road, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN2 1TD, UK
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Brighton Pier?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 12A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Brighton Pier?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Brighton Pier in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St Pancras station near Brighton Pier in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Brighton Pier in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Brighton Pier in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Three Bridges station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Brighton Pier in London?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras stop, which is closest to Brighton Pier in London.

  • When is the first train from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London?

    The first train from St Albans to Brighton Pier in London is Thameslink. It leaves the St Albans City station at 05:24.

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