The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Berkhamsted
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Berkhamsted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Berkhamsted will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Berkhamsted every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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
Brighton to Berkhamsted train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Berkhamsted trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:56 Brighton | 3h00 | 07:56 Berkhamsted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Berkhamsted
Trains from Brighton to Berkhamsted run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:58, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 03:58 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink from Brighton to Berkhamsted trainsSouthern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Berkhamsted from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Berkhamsted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Berkhamsted
- 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 - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There is a Ticket Vending Machine at each station entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on either side of High Street, near the front of the station
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