Quick Summary
A taxi from London to Brighton costs £118 for a saloon (up to 3 passengers) with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, for the 55-mile drive from central London to Brighton seafront. It usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the A23 and M23. An MPV for up to 5 passengers is £172, and the price is fixed when you book — no meter and no surge.
How Much Is a Taxi from London to Brighton?
The fixed fare from central London to Brighton is £118 for a saloon, covering about 55 miles. That is the price for the whole car, not per person, so three people sharing pay about £39 each. Brighton station (BN1 3XP) is the same fare, £118. Fares from other London postcodes are similar and shown before you pay.
London to Brighton Taxi Fares by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Fare | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £118 | £39 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £134 | £34 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £170 | £57 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £172 | £34 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £189 | £32 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £214 | £31 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £270 | £34 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, from central London (Covent Garden) to Brighton seafront (BN1). Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Route and Journey Time
The drive from London to Brighton is about 55 miles and normally takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, through south London to the M23 and then the A23 down to the coast. Summer weekends and bank holidays are the busiest times on the A23, so allow extra time for a Saturday morning trip to the seaside.
What Is the Cheapest and Quickest Way from London to Brighton?
- Quickest: the train. Fast trains from London Victoria reach Brighton in about an hour, and Thameslink runs from London Bridge, Blackfriars and St Pancras.
- Cheapest: the coach from Victoria Coach Station, which takes around 2 hours.
- Easiest with luggage or a group: a pre-booked taxi at £118 for the whole car, from your door to your hotel, flat or the seafront, with no change at a station.
- Uber: the app shows its price when you request the ride, and it changes with demand; with us the fare is fixed when you book.
From Heathrow or Gatwick to Brighton
Brighton is only 26 miles south of Gatwick, which makes Gatwick the closest London airport:
| From | Miles | Saloon | MPV (up to 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 26 | £82 | £120 |
| Heathrow | 68 | £145 | £207 |
See the full fares on our Gatwick to Brighton and Heathrow to Brighton pages.
The Return Journey
A taxi from Brighton back to central London costs £118 for a saloon. You can book both directions at once; each leg has its own fixed fare.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Door to door: collection from your London address and drop-off at your exact destination.
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers in modern vehicles.
- Free child seats: ask for them when you book or on WhatsApp.
- 24/7: early-morning and late-night journeys at the same fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from London to Brighton?
£118 for a saloon carrying up to 3 passengers, fixed at booking.
The journey is about 55 miles. An estate is £134, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £172, a 7-seat MPV for 6 £189 and an executive MPV for 8 £270.
How long does a taxi from London to Brighton take?
Usually 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
The route is the M23 and A23. Summer weekends and bank holidays are the busiest times.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brighton?
The coach from Victoria Coach Station is usually the cheapest.
For a group, a taxi can be close per person: a saloon at £118 shared by three is about £39 each, and an executive MPV for 8 is about £34 each.
What is the quickest way from London to Brighton?
The fast train from London Victoria, in about an hour.
By road it is 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, door to door with no change.
How much is an Uber from London to Brighton?
Uber shows its price in the app when you request the ride, and it changes with demand.
With us the fare is fixed in advance: £118 for a saloon, whatever the traffic.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Brighton?
£82 for a saloon.
It includes the Gatwick pick-up charge and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. From Heathrow it is £145.
Can I book a taxi from Brighton back to London?
Yes, £118 for a saloon.
You can book the return at the same time as the outward journey; each leg is priced separately.
