Brighton to Shalford train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Shalford

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

1 h 43 m

Average duration

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brighton to Shalford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Shalford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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
04:562h12
Brighton
07:08Shalford
£391One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
03:121h43
Brighton
04:55Shalford
£391One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Brighton to Shalford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Shalford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. 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 train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £38.

Distance: 52 km

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Coach

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£38

Average Price

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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30m

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Live departures

Brighton to Shalford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 05:38
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western03:12 Brighton
1h43
04:55 Shalford0 changesdirect
thameslink04:56 Brighton
2h12
07:08 Shalford0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Shalford

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Trains from Brighton to Shalford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 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
52 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
00:09
Last train
21:39
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: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Brighton to Shalford trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton and Shalford from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£20
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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

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 12m
Cheapest Price
£39
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
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£44
Gatwick Express frequency
4 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 Shalford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Shalford 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 Shalford.
FAQs
To get from Brighton to Shalford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Brighton to Shalford 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 Shalford is 52 km.
The train journey from Brighton to Shalford covers a distance of 52 km and takes approximately 1h 25m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Shalford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The first train from Brighton to Shalford leaves at 0:09.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Shalford is by train, costing approximately £20.
The last train from Brighton to Shalford departs at 21:39.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Shalford is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Shalford station (SFR).
Trains from Brighton to Shalford run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Shalford.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Shalford.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Shalford.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Shalford.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Shalford

Brighton
Shalford
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 Shalford.
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

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