The cheapest and fastest trains from Banstead to Brighton
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banstead to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banstead to Brighton will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Banstead for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Banstead to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Banstead to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:41 Banstead | 1h49 | 07:30 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banstead to Brighton
Trains from Banstead to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 15:09. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 15:09 |
Train companies: Southern from Banstead to Brighton trainsSouthern trains will get you between Banstead and Brighton from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Banstead to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banstead to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banstead and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms - footbridge with steps; route via street and road overbridge is narrow and steep in places. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 next to the Help Point.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Shelters are available on both platforms. A heated waiting area is also available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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