How to Book Train Travel From London to Brighton

ravel in less than an hour from London's Victoria Station to the famous beach at Brighton, on the southern coast of England, to get away from it all. Brighton is also known for its lively music scene, with many large venues attracting some of the biggest names in show business. Read on to learn how to book train travel from London to Brighton.

Book Train Travel From London to Brighton

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Check out the official Web site for First Capital Connect, the rail company that offers service from London to Brighton, for timetables and information about special offers and discounts.

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Book your travel choices online from First Capital Connect using your credit card.

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Call the First Capital Connect offices by phone if you have any further questions or concerns about your trip. You can also book train travel from London to Brighton by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.

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Purchase your train tickets directly from the manned ticket booths at Victoria Station in London. You can also use one of the many automated machines in the depot to book your train travel.

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Use the "Journey Check" feature on the First Capital Connect Web site, which will allow you to keep track of any delays or cancellations before you arrive at the train station.

Prepare for Your Trip to Brighton

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Decide upon first-class or second-class accommodations for your trip. A first-class upgrade can be reasonably priced, and the dedicated carriages are usually less crowded and quieter.

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Save more money by booking a restricted ticket, which is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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Take a little time to explore the Brighton Station, which was built in 1840 and is a stunning example of Victorian architecture.

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Visit the famous Brighton Pier, the largest and oldest pier in the area, which was built in 1899.

How to Book Train Travel From Tampa to Orlando

mtrak's Silver Star Line offers a fast, efficient way to travel between Tampa and Orlando. The trip takes just about 2 hours, and you won't have to deal with traffic or the other inconveniences of making the drive in your car.

Schedule Your Trip

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Check the schedules. You can do this by going to Amtrak's Web site (see below) and clicking on the 'schedules' tab. Select Tampa's Union Station from the drop-down menu and then Orlando's train station for arrival. Select your date, and then press 'search.'

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Choose your route. Amtrak offers two train lines to Orlando from Tampa every day. Choose from the 6098 Bus or 92 Silver Star depending on what time you'd like to depart. The trip on each train takes approximately 2 hours (excluding delays).

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Book your ticket by choosing the best fare to Orlando on the day of your journey and following website prompts to reserve your seat. Be sure to print out your confirmation information or write down and save your confirmation number.

Travel to Orlando

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Check your reservation before you leave to be sure that the train is on time and your seat is reserved. To do so, call Amtrak's toll-free phone number or check departures on the Web site.

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Arrive at Tampa Union Station early to make sure there is time to check in, check extra baggage and get a good seat. Amtrak often does not assign seats until you have checked in.

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Use any extra time to wander around Tampa's historic Union Station. Recent renovations and the addition of eateries and shops make it a lovelier place to visit than ever before.