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Trains from Gatwick Airport to Brighton

Brighton train station in the UK
Brighton Station

Trains from Gatwick Airport to Brighton are one of the best and most convenient ways of getting from the airport to one of the UK’s most famous seaside cities.

Trains depart from the airport’s train station, which is located beneath the Gatwick South Terminal building. They arrive at Brighton East Sussex station in the heart of the city centre. The companies that operate trains on this route are called First Capital Connect and Southern Railway.

There are numerous trains from Gatwick Airport to Brighton every day. Departures take place 5 times an hour, usually at 11, 23, 27, 41, and 57 minutes past the hour.

The travel time from the airport to Brighton is between 28 minutes and 36 minutes, depending on your departure time.

Tickets for trains from Gatwick Airport to Brighton can cost as little as 5 GBP for singles if you buy train tickets online in advance and travel at less busy times of day. The earlier you buy, the cheaper your train tickets will be. You can also get discounts by booking with a railcard or taking advantage of special deals.


Trains from Brighton to London

Trains from Brighton to London leave from Brighton train station and arrive at London Victoria train station.

The train journey from Brighton to London takes only 52 minutes.

Trains leave several times an hour from Brighton train station throughout the day.

On weekdays there are two trains hourly from Brighton to London, and four trains hourly from London to Brighton.

Tickets for trains from Brighton to London cost around 28 GBP return.

There are often special train ticket sales during which you can buy train tickets online for less than 4 GBP.


Trains from London to Brighton

Brighton railway station in the UK
Brighton Train Station

Trains from London to Brighton are a great way to get from the capital of the UK to the popular seaside city in Sussex.

Trains that travel to Brighton leave from London Bridge and Victoria train stations and arrive at Brighton East Sussex station. Trains that depart from London Bridge station are operated by First Capital Connect, and trains that depart from Victoria station are run by Southern.

Trains from London to Brighton leave regularly throughout the day. There are multiple departures every hour from both stations, so travellers have plenty of options.

The express train trip from London to the coast takes around an hour. Travel times range from 52 minutes to 1 hour and 5 minutes. All trains to Brighton are direct and require no changes along the way.

Tickets for trains from London to Brighton can cost as little as 5 GBP for a single from Victoria station if you buy them online in advance. Ticket prices go up the closer you get to your departure date, so booking ahead will allow you to save money.


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