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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Berkhamsted
Showing times and prices for 10 May
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
108 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast trains
To travel from Brighton to Berkhamsted you need to make at least 4 changes.
20:402h35Brighton23:15BerkhamstedFind prices4 changes
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Why should you book Brighton to Berkhamsted trains with Omio?
Gatwick Express as well as Southern or Thameslink offer trains services from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Why book with Omio vs Gatwick Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Gatwick Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Gatwick Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Why book with Omio over Raileurope, Rome2rio or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Berkhamsted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Brighton to Berkhamsted and enjoy the approximately 108 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 18:20. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 53m.
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 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 3:57 |
Last train 18:20 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 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.
Price information
Train companies: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink from Brighton to Berkhamsted trainsGatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Berkhamsted. 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 23m
Cheapest Price
£44
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 53m
Thameslink frequency
25 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
Gatwick Express
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
£45
Gatwick Express frequency
1 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
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
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.
The train journey from Brighton to Berkhamsted covers a distance of 108 km and takes approximately 1h 53m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Brighton to Berkhamsted is 108 km.
The first train from Brighton to Berkhamsted leaves at 3:57.
The last train from Brighton to Berkhamsted departs at 18:20.
Trains from Brighton to Berkhamsted run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
To get from Brighton to Berkhamsted, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Berkhamsted is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Berkhamsted station (BKM).
Booking trains from Brighton to Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the South Downs, picturesque countryside, and glimpses of charming English towns and villages along the route.
A day trip from Brighton to Berkhamsted is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 53m. However, trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 108 km.
Two to three days in Berkhamsted are usually sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as Berkhamsted Castle, enjoy local shops, and experience the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Berkhamsted
Brighton
Berkhamsted
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your trip from Brighton to Berkhamsted.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Berkhamsted is Berkhamsted. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berkhamsted for your journey to Berkhamsted from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Berkhamsted
- 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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