The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackwater to Brighton
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackwater to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackwater to Brighton will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Blackwater for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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
Blackwater to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackwater to Brighton trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Blackwater | 1h55 | 06:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:12 Blackwater | 2h03 | 17:15 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 03:50 Blackwater | 1h53 | 05:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackwater to Brighton
Trains from Blackwater to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 01:20 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Blackwater to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Blackwater and Brighton from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackwater to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackwater 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 Blackwater and Brighton
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - step free access to both platforms but long route between platforms via roadbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop in Large car park
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- 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: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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