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Bourne Hall Museum
The main local museum explores Epsom and Ewell’s social history, archaeology, and spa heritage beside the library and Bourne Hall park.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Epsom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Epsom run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 2h 12m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:13 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Brighton to Epsom trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Epsom from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£23
Southern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£43
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Epsom
Things to do in Epsom
Discover the best of Epsom — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Epsom trip today.
The Military Museum, Headley Court
A compact military museum presenting the history of the Royal Automobile Club’s wartime links and local service stories at Headley Court.
Leatherhead Museum and Art Gallery
An art space in nearby Leatherhead showing changing exhibitions by Surrey artists, making an easy cultural stop from Epsom.
- Must visit
Epsom Downs
The famous chalk downs are ideal for walking, racecourse views, and open panoramas. It is Epsom’s classic outdoor destination.
- Recommended
Bourne Hall Park
A central public park with lake, fountains, gardens, and family-friendly paths beside the museum, library, and community venue.
- Recommended
Ashtead Common
A broad area of woodland, heath, and viewpoints north of town, popular for walks, horse riding, and quieter countryside scenery.
Steak And Kidney Pie
A shortcrust pastry pie with seasoned minced beef filling. A British comfort staple commonly found in Surrey pubs and bakeries.
Bangers And Mash
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A classic local pub dish widely eaten across Surrey and the wider South East.
Fish And Chips
Beer-battered white fish with chips, usually with mushy peas or tartare sauce. A much-loved British takeaway and pub favourite in Epsom.
Il Lago
Well-known local Italian restaurant for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Le Raj
Stylish restaurant in Epsom Downs area serving refined Indian dishes with attentive service and an upmarket feel.
The Assembly Rooms
Historic town-centre pub serving British classics, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a traditional, welcoming setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than in many UK towns, but local buses and rail deals can help keep visitor costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
FAQs: Brighton to Epsom train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Epsom 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 Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Epsom can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Brighton to Epsom covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 2h 12m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Brighton to Epsom is 57 km.
The first train from Brighton to Epsom leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Brighton to Epsom departs at 23:13.
Trains from Brighton to Epsom run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Epsom.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Epsom.
To travel from Brighton to Epsom, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Epsom.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Epsom is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Epsom station (EPS).
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Epsom is by train, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Brighton to Epsom in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brighton to Epsom offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through the scenic Sussex countryside with glimpses of the South Downs, making it a moderately scenic trip.
Yes, a day trip from Brighton to Epsom is feasible. The journey takes 2h 12m, covering a distance of 57 km, with 6 trains running per day.
Epsom can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit local attractions such as Epsom Downs Racecourse and the historic Epsom Playhouse.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Epsom.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Epsom
Most Brighton to Epsom trains use the Brighton to Epsom station pair, with some services arriving at Tattenham Corner. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Epsom train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Brighton
Arrival train stations in Epsom
Which Brighton station do trains to Epsom leave from?
Trains from Brighton to Epsom leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.
BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920
City-centre transport
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Preston ParkPreston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG
City-centre transport
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBrighton - Bedford, Brighton - London Bridge, Brighton - West Hampstead Thameslink, Brighton - Cambridge, Brighton - Luton, Brighton - Mill Hill Broadway · 3m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
BusUk998, Uk066 · 11m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
025 · 16m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: 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.
HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU
City-centre transport
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · £0.90 · every ~8 min
Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · £2 · every ~40 min
47, 52 · 14m · £2 · every ~4 min
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
Which Epsom station do trains from Brighton arrive at?
Trains from Brighton to Epsom most often arrive at Epsom. Some services arrive at Tattenham Corner, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Epsom arrival station.
EpsomEpsom station, Station Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EW
City-centre transport
Getting to Epsom from Epsom city centre
Bus166 · 1m · £2 · every ~3 min
868 · 5m
668 · 9m · £4
Epsom train station facilities and services
Epsom has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse, 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.
Tattenham CornerTattenham Corner station, Tattenham Crescent, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5QD
City-centre transport
Getting to Tattenham Corner from Epsom city centre
Tattenham Corner is 3 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus460, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
460, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
618 · 22m · £29
Tattenham Corner train station facilities and services
Tattenham Corner has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tattenham Corner.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tattenham Corner.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tattenham Corner.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tattenham Corner: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tattenham Corner: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tattenham Corner: 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 outside the booking hall on the car park side. 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: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Epsom DownsEpsom Downs station, Bunbury Way, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT17 4JX
City-centre transport
Getting to Epsom Downs from Epsom city centre
Epsom Downs is 2 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Victoria - Epsom Downs, Selhurst - Epsom Downs · 41m · £5 · every ~4 min
Bus166 · 24m · £2 · every ~3 min
Epsom Downs train station facilities and services
Epsom Downs has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Epsom Downs.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Epsom Downs: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Epsom Downs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom Downs: Staff help available: No, 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 under the canopy above 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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