Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

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Compare prices and tickets Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) by coach or train

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Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Distance	46 miles
Average train duration	1 h 23 min
Average train ticket price	£43 (€48)
Direct train	Yes
Train providers	Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express

Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) cover the 46 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 23 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £26, but the average price of train tickets is £43.

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

For as little as £30 you can travel by train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) with Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

Gatwick Express from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) train information:

Average Duration: 58 min
Cheapest Price: £30
Gatwick Express frequency: 8 a day

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.

Southern from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £37
Southern frequency: 8 a day

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.

Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £45
Thameslink frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT).

Cheap train tickets from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) is on average 1 h 23 min for the 46 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 07: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 18: 39.

When taking a train from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT), you can count on Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express for the best way to get you to London Waterloo (WAT). You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Brighton station (BTN) and London Waterloo (WAT) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 39.

A day trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Brighton station (BTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train is April.

You have options as you can travel from Brighton station (BTN) to London Waterloo (WAT) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Trains departing from Brighton

Address

Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, UK

Distance from Brighton to city center

0.4 miles (585 m)

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Trains arriving to London Waterloo

Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center

1.2 miles (2 km)

How to get to this station?

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis Budget | Europcar

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes