The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Esher
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Esher is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Esher will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Esher every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Esher
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Esher among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Esher train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Esher trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:56 Brighton | 1h52 | 08:48 Esher | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Esher
Trains from Brighton to Esher run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 22:39 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern from Brighton to Esher trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Esher from £35. 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 Esher train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Esher 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 Esher, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Esher
- 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 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The unisex toilets are located on platform 4, outside the ticket office.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road (B3379) by Station Entrance
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