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Overview: Train from Brighton to Didcot

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Didcot run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 1h 58m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Distance

116 km

Average train duration

2h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

£48

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 58m

First train

0:24

Last train

22:39

Cheapest Month

Sept

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Best time to book

5 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Frequently asked questions about your Brighton to Didcot trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Brighton to Didcot.

The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Didcot can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £76.

The train journey from Brighton to Didcot covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 6 per day.

The train distance from Brighton to Didcot is 116 km.

The first train from Brighton to Didcot leaves at 0:24.

The last train from Brighton to Didcot departs at 22:39.

Trains from Brighton to Didcot run approximately 6 times per day.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Didcot.

Live departures

Brighton to Didcot train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Didcot trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
7:56 Brighton	2h31	10:27 Didcot	3 changes
8:28 Brighton	2h26	10:54 Didcot	2 changes
8:40 Brighton	2h21	11:01 Didcot	3 changes
8:58 Brighton	2h29	11:27 Didcot	2 changes
9:10 Brighton	2h17	11:27 Didcot	3 changes
9:28 Brighton	2h25	11:53 Didcot	2 changes
9:40 Brighton	2h21	12:01 Didcot	3 changes
9:58 Brighton	2h29	12:27 Didcot	2 changes
10:10 Brighton	2h17	12:27 Didcot	3 changes
10:28 Brighton	2h25	12:53 Didcot	2 changes
10:40 Brighton	2h22	13:02 Didcot	3 changes
10:58 Brighton	2h29	13:27 Didcot	2 changes
11:10 Brighton	2h17	13:27 Didcot	3 changes
11:28 Brighton	2h24	13:52 Didcot	2 changes
11:40 Brighton	2h21	14:01 Didcot	3 changes
11:58 Brighton	2h29	14:27 Didcot	2 changes
12:10 Brighton	2h17	14:27 Didcot	3 changes
12:28 Brighton	2h25	14:53 Didcot	2 changes
12:40 Brighton	2h21	15:01 Didcot	3 changes
12:58 Brighton	2h30	15:28 Didcot	2 changes
13:10 Brighton	2h18	15:28 Didcot	3 changes
13:22 Brighton	2h11	15:33 Didcot	2 changes
13:28 Brighton	2h25	15:53 Didcot	2 changes
13:40 Brighton	2h23	16:03 Didcot	3 changes
13:58 Brighton	2h30	16:28 Didcot	2 changes
14:10 Brighton	2h18	16:28 Didcot	3 changes
14:22 Brighton	2h11	16:33 Didcot	2 changes
14:28 Brighton	2h25	16:53 Didcot	2 changes
14:40 Brighton	2h22	17:02 Didcot	3 changes
14:58 Brighton	2h29	17:27 Didcot	2 changes
15:10 Brighton	2h17	17:27 Didcot	3 changes
15:22 Brighton	2h11	17:33 Didcot	2 changes
15:28 Brighton	2h27	17:55 Didcot	2 changes
15:40 Brighton	2h21	18:01 Didcot	3 changes
15:58 Brighton	2h12	18:10 Didcot	2 changes
16:10 Brighton	2h17	18:27 Didcot	3 changes
16:22 Brighton	2h11	18:33 Didcot	2 changes
16:28 Brighton	2h25	18:53 Didcot	2 changes
16:40 Brighton	2h21	19:01 Didcot	3 changes
16:58 Brighton	2h30	19:28 Didcot	2 changes
17:10 Brighton	2h18	19:28 Didcot	3 changes
17:22 Brighton	2h11	19:33 Didcot	2 changes
17:28 Brighton	2h26	19:54 Didcot	2 changes
17:40 Brighton	2h22	20:02 Didcot	3 changes
17:58 Brighton	2h30	20:28 Didcot	2 changes
18:10 Brighton	2h18	20:28 Didcot	3 changes
18:28 Brighton	2h18	20:46 Didcot	2 changes
18:40 Brighton	2h21	21:01 Didcot	3 changes
18:58 Brighton	2h24	21:22 Didcot	2 changes
19:10 Brighton	2h18	21:28 Didcot	3 changes

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Why should you book Brighton to Didcot trains with Omio?

Thameslink as well as Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express and more offer trains services from Brighton to Didcot.

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Great Western Railway

About

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway Duration

2h 16m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£48

Great Western Railway frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Great Western Railway

South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average South Western Railway Duration

2h 28m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

£65

South Western Railway frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

Learn more about South Western Railway

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 Thameslink Duration

2h 2m

Cheapest Thameslink Price

£80

Thameslink frequency

3 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

Learn more about Thameslink

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 Gatwick Express Duration

1h 58m

Cheapest Gatwick Express Price

£84

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.

Learn more about Gatwick Express

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Brighton and Didcot

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Brighton to Didcot.

Yes, there is a night train from Brighton to Didcot.

Complete guide to Didcot

Things to do in Didcot

Discover the best of Didcot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Didcot trip today.

Must visit

Didcot Railway Centre

A large railway museum and heritage site with steam locomotives, workshops and rides, making it Didcot's signature visitor attraction.

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Recommended

Abingdon County Hall Museum

A county museum in nearby Abingdon with local archaeology, history and changing displays. A strong choice for understanding the wider area.

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Recommended

The Museum of English Rural Life

A museum in Reading devoted to the local river, wildlife and boating heritage, offering a pleasant specialist visit within easy reach of Didcot.

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Pound sterling (£)

Didcot is moderate for southern England. Dining and coffee are fairly typical, while accommodation nearby can be pricier than in smaller inland towns. Local bus and rail costs can add up.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range: £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.

Plan your visit to Didcot

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Didcot.

The train journey from Brighton to Didcot offers scenic views, particularly through the South Downs and the rural landscapes of Oxfordshire, providing passengers with picturesque countryside vistas.

FAQs: Brighton to Didcot train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Didcot 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 Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Booking trains from Brighton to Didcot in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Didcot.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Didcot

Most Brighton to Didcot trains use the Brighton to Didcot Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Didcot train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brighton

Arrival train stations in Didcot

Which Brighton station do trains to Didcot leave from?

Trains from Brighton to Didcot leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · £1 · every ~6 min

Brighton 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 and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

Which Didcot station do trains from Brighton arrive at?

Trains from Brighton to Didcot arrive at Didcot Parkway. Didcot Parkway is from Didcot city centre.

Didcot ParkwayDidcot Parkway station, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStation forecourt.

Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services

Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.