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Spelthorne Museum
Local museum displaying the history of Spelthorne, from archaeology to modern life. A useful introduction to the area's people, industry and river heritage.
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Trains from Brighton to Staines-upon-Thames run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Local museum displaying the history of Spelthorne, from archaeology to modern life. A useful introduction to the area's people, industry and river heritage.
Historic house museum with displays on local history and a notable room dedicated to John Keats. Worth a short trip for literary and heritage interest.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Windsor Castle, showing paintings, drawings and changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
Popular riverside park and promenade by the Thames, ideal for walking, sitting by the water and watching boats near the heart of town.
Riverside route with broad Thames views, moorings and open green space. Especially pleasant for an easy stroll or sunset photographs.
Main shopping street through the centre, useful for experiencing the town's everyday character, historic churchyard and quick access to the river.
A comforting suet pastry filled with beef and kidney, long linked with Thames-side pubs and classic English cookery in the South East.
Cold roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. A traditional Sunday meal widely eaten in Surrey and the Thames Valley.
Battered white fish with chipped potatoes, a staple takeaway and pub meal across riverside towns like Staines-upon-Thames.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service.
Popular riverside pub with British classics, drinks and a relaxed setting by the Thames. Good for roasts and casual meals.
Historic pub and dining room serving hearty British dishes and ales in a traditional atmosphere near the town centre.
Moderate for South East England: hotels and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but usually cheaper than central London. Rail fares can add up for day trips.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Staines-upon-Thames trains use the Brighton to Staines station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Staines-upon-Thames train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Preston Park.
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Staines has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Staines.
Wi-Fi is available at Staines. ATMs are available at Staines.
Ticket office support is available at Staines. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Staines: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Staines: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Staines: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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