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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Brighton station (BTN) for City Thameslink (CTK) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
8:581h15Brighton station (BTN)10:13City Thameslink (CTK)£181One-way0 changes- 7:391h14Brighton station (BTN)8:53City Thameslink (CTK)£291One-way0 changes
- 8:141h09Brighton station (BTN)9:23City Thameslink (CTK)£301One-way0 changes
- 8:261h17Brighton station (BTN)9:43City Thameslink (CTK)£301One-way0 changes
- 8:141h09Brighton station (BTN)9:23City Thameslink (CTK)£301One-way0 changes
- 7:391h14Brighton station (BTN)8:53City Thameslink (CTK)£291One-way0 changes
- 8:581h15Brighton station (BTN)10:13City Thameslink (CTK)£181One-way0 changes
- 8:261h17Brighton station (BTN)9:43City Thameslink (CTK)£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 76 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) trains for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:23 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h27 | 0:50 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 April | |||||
| 7:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h14 | 8:53 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h09 | 9:23 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:26 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h17 | 9:43 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:58 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h15 | 10:13 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK)
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Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and City Thameslink (CTK) from £5. 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 station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to City Thameslink (CTK) 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 City Thameslink (CTK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton station (BTN) and City Thameslink (CTK)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 19:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Key cutting, Newsagent
- Car Park: No
- 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 access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: No
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Ludgate Entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Pilgrim St
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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