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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Headcorn
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
66 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Headcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Headcorn will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
To travel from Brighton to Headcorn you need to make at least one change.

05:182h16
Brighton07:34Headcorn
£591One-way
2 changes

05:062h28
Brighton07:34Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

05:562h15
Brighton08:11Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

06:262h13
Brighton08:39Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

06:562h13
Brighton09:09Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

08:582h11
Brighton11:09Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

09:282h11
Brighton11:39Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

09:582h11
Brighton12:09Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

06:262h13
Brighton08:39Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change

06:562h13
Brighton09:09Headcorn
£781One-way
1 change
Live departures
Brighton to Headcorn train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:06 Brighton | 2h28 | 07:34 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:18 Brighton | 2h16 | 07:34 Headcorn | 2 changes | |
![]() | 05:56 Brighton | 2h15 | 08:11 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:26 Brighton | 2h13 | 08:39 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:56 Brighton | 2h13 | 09:09 Headcorn | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Headcorn
Trains from Brighton to Headcorn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
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 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:43 |
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: Thameslink, Southern from Brighton to Headcorn trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Headcorn from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£79
Thameslink frequency
4 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
Family area
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£60
Southern frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Brighton to Headcorn train
FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Headcorn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Headcorn.

Booking trains from Brighton to Headcorn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Headcorn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The train distance from Brighton to Headcorn is 66 km.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Headcorn is by train, costing approximately £60.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Headcorn is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Headcorn station (HCN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Headcorn.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Headcorn.
The train journey from Brighton to Headcorn covers a distance of 66 km and takes approximately 2h 11m. Trains run 5 per day.
To travel from Brighton to Headcorn, you can take a train.
The first train from Brighton to Headcorn leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Brighton to Headcorn departs at 21:43.
Trains from Brighton to Headcorn run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Headcorn.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Headcorn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Headcorn
Brighton
Headcorn
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 Headcorn.
Amenities at train station
information
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
The major train station for arrivals in Headcorn is Headcorn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Headcorn for your journey to Headcorn from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:20 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 08:10 - 16:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London direct from station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside, behind taxi tenancy
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Headcorn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt (Ashford side of the station)
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