How to get from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, bus and train?

From Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, bus and train

To get from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 12 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to Sea Life Centre, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 1212
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Eastbourne Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sea Life Centre, Brighton
    ID K
    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
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, bus and train via PICCADILLY, THAMESLINK and 18

To get from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 18 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to St James's Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 1818
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID E
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James's Street, Brighton
    ID J
    10 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 Covent Garden to Brighton Pier

The distance between Covent Garden, London and Brighton Pier, London is approximately 55.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, 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 Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Aldwych / Kingsway (F).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Holborn
  • Leicester Square
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Aldwych / Kingsway (F)
  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (E)
  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (R)

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
  • London Road (Brighton)
  • Preston Park

Bus stations close to Brighton Pier:

  • Palace Pier, Brighton
  • Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton
  • Sea Life Centre, Brighton

Related Routes

Alternative route from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, bus and train via PICCADILLY, THAMESLINK and 18

To get from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 18 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to St James's Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 1818
Walk to Brighton Pier
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID E
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James's Street, Brighton
    ID J
    10 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 Covent Garden to Brighton Pier?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and Brighton Pier?

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

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Cockfosters station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till King's Cross St. Pancras station near Brighton Pier in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier by Tube, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in Covent Garden and Brighton Pier in London by Tube, train and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to Brighton Pier?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Cockfosters station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Covent Garden and Brighton Pier?

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras stop, which is closest to Brighton Pier in London.

  • When is the last train from Covent Garden to Brighton Pier?

    The last train from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Brighton Pier in London is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 00:03.

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