Brighton to Merstham train with Gatwick Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Merstham

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

1 h 19 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Merstham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Merstham will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Merstham 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 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.

Thameslink
04:441h19
Brighton
06:03Merstham
£211One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Merstham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Merstham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 48 km

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Coach

£35

Average Price

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

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30m

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2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

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Brighton to Merstham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 05:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink04:44 Brighton
1h19
06:03 Merstham0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Merstham

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Trains from Brighton to Merstham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
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 £26
Distance
48 km
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
49m
First train
00:07
Last train
23:56
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 £26

Train companies: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink from Brighton to Merstham trainsGatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Merstham from £26. 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
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£21
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 7m
Cheapest Price
£21
Thameslink frequency
2 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
54m
Cheapest Price
£30
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 Merstham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Merstham 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 Merstham.
FAQs
Booking trains from Brighton to Merstham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Brighton to Merstham is 48 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Merstham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The train journey from Brighton to Merstham covers a distance of 48 km and takes approximately 49m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Merstham is by coach, costing approximately £26.
The first train from Brighton to Merstham leaves at 0:07.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Merstham is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Merstham station (MHM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Merstham.
The last train from Brighton to Merstham departs at 23:56.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Merstham.
Trains from Brighton to Merstham run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Brighton to Merstham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Merstham.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Merstham.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Merstham

Brighton
Merstham
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 Merstham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
Dining
  • The Grand Central
  • The Cyclist
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • £0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Brighton
  • Ibis Brighton City Centre
  • My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
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
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Platform 3
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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