London → Brighton · ~55 miles · 1.5 hrs
Man with a Van London to Brighton
Heading down to the coast from London to Brighton? Porta lines up a vetted independent driver for the run south, one van from door to door, at a price fixed before you book.
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A direct London to Brighton man and van
London to Brighton is a short, popular run for us down the A23, and it uses the same nationwide man with a van network on both ends. One driver and van take everything to the coast, with no depots or handovers. Because drivers head down to Brighton so often, slotting your move onto a trip already going keeps the price down and cuts the empty miles.
Over 2,150 vetted drivers serve the London area.
- About 55 miles south on the A23 and M23, London to Brighton
- Usually around 1.5 hours down to the coast
- One driver and van the whole way, no depots or transfers
- Often matched to a driver already heading for the coast
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Add your London pickup, your Brighton drop-off and what is going. About ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
A fixed price for the run to the coast comes back, set before you book, no meter and no add-ons.
A vetted driver does the rest
A driver already heading south collects in London and delivers in Brighton, keeping you posted.
What you can move on this route
From a single sofa or appliance to a full flat move, and especially the large, heavy and awkward items many couriers turn away.
- A sofa, bed, wardrobe or fridge-freezer down to the coast
- Studio and flat moves, with loading help included
- Students heading to Sussex or Brighton universities
- The big, awkward pieces most couriers turn away
- Marketplace buys from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook to grab on the way
Popular on this route: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a London to Brighton man and van cost?
A London to Brighton man and van through Porta is one fixed price for the job, set before you book, not an hourly rate. It is about a 1.5 hrs drive with loading at both ends, which is where an hourly bill mounts up. Here is the hourly way next to Porta's fixed price:
| What you're moving | Typical UK Man and Van Rates* | With Porta |
|---|---|---|
| A single item A bike, a TV, a mattress or a single boxed item | £192 one person, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £55 fixed |
| A large or awkward item A sofa, fridge-freezer, wardrobe or chest of drawers | £234 two people, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £70 fixed |
| A part-load or small move A student room, a studio flat or a part-load of furniture | £312 two people, about 4 hrs incl. the drive | From £180 fixed |
* The middle column applies Checkatrade's 2026 UK averages (£64 an hour for one mover, £78 for two) to a realistic 55-mile job: loading, the 1.5 hour run down the A23 and unloading, with the empty return not counted. Porta's column is a fixed starting price for the route.
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Areas we cover on the London to Brighton route
Collecting right across London
- Central London (EC, WC, W1)
- North & East London (N, E)
- South London (SE, SW)
- Greater London & the M25
Delivering across Brighton & the South Coast
- Brighton city centre & the Lanes (BN1)
- Kemptown & Queen’s Park (BN2)
- Hove & Portslade (BN3)
- Preston Park, Patcham & the outskirts
Down the A23, we can also collect or drop off in Croydon, Redhill, Gatwick, Crawley and Burgess Hill.
Moving within a city rather than between? See Man with a Van London and Man with a Van Brighton.
Recently on this route
- Two-seater sofa London → Kemptown, Brighton
- Double bed and mattress London → Hove
- Desk and office chair London → Preston Park, Brighton
Need it London to Brighton in a hurry?
Porta can take on same-day and urgent runs down to the coast where a driver is free, handy for a last-minute move or a marketplace pickup that can't wait.
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London to Brighton man and van FAQs
How long does a man and van take from London to Brighton?
It is about 55 miles down the A23 and M23, and normally around an hour and a half depending on traffic through south London and your exact pickup and drop-off. One driver runs it straight down to the coast on the single trip.
How much does a London to Brighton man and van cost?
You get one fixed price for the whole run, agreed before you book rather than clocked by the hour. It is a short, popular route with drivers heading to the coast all the time, so your move can often share a trip already going, and prices start from £55. What you pay depends on the load and any help loading.
Is a fixed price better than an hourly rate for this trip?
Usually, yes. An hourly firm runs the meter through loading, the drive down the A23 and unloading, and a minimum call-out can push a short job up. Porta sets one price before you book, and it holds whether or not the road to the coast is busy.
Do you run the Brighton to London direction too?
Yes, both ways. See man with a van Brighton to London for the trip back up, with collection and delivery anywhere along the A23 and M23.
What can you move down to Brighton?
A single item up to a whole flat, including the bulky things a parcel service will not take, sofas, beds, wardrobes and appliances. Student moves to Sussex or Brighton, seaside flat moves and marketplace pickups all suit the run south.
Does the driver help with loading?
Yes, loading and unloading are done with you at both ends, not left to you as with a self-drive hire. Point out anything heavy, or a flat with no lift, when you quote so the right level of help comes with the van.
Is same-day available from London to Brighton?
Often, where a driver is free for the run down. It is a short, busy corridor, so same-day and next-day trips to the coast are frequently possible. A quick quote shows the live options for your date.
Which areas do you cover?
We collect across the whole of London out to the M25, and deliver right across Brighton and Hove, from the Lanes and Kemptown to Hove, Portslade and Preston Park, with pickups and drop-offs in towns down the A23.
Is there a ULEZ, Congestion Charge or Brighton clean-air charge?
Only the London end carries a charge here. Your pickup may sit inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, with the Congestion Charge on top in the central zone. Brighton runs a Low Emission Zone that applies to buses only, so there is no car or van charge at the coast. Any London charge that applies is built into your fixed price.
Can you move a sofa down to the coast?
Yes, sofas are a common load to Brighton. A two or three-seater goes in a Luton van, and the driver helps carry it through doorways and up the tall stairs many seaside flats have. Note the size and any tight access when you quote so the right van and help are sent.
Can you move a desk or home-office setup?
Yes, from a single desk to a small office. Flat-pack desks travel best partly dismantled, and chairs, drawer units and monitors come too. List the pieces when you quote. A single large item also suits our large item courier service.
Can you move a fridge freezer or washing machine?
Yes. Drain and secure a washing machine before pickup, and stand a fridge freezer upright for a few hours after the drive before switching it on. Both are heavy two-person items, so flag them when you quote. Large appliances also suit our large item courier service.
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