The cheapest and fastest trains from Coulsdon to Brighton
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coulsdon to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coulsdon to Brighton will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 4 trains that leave Coulsdon for Brighton 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 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
C82691 · G881860:091h07Coulsdon South (CDS)1:16Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
G27018+
W455845:081h02Coulsdon South (CDS)6:10Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
C027700:031h03Coulsdon South (CDS)1:06Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way0 changes
C93306+
W455670:411h47Coulsdon South (CDS)2:28Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
G27018+
W455845:081h02Coulsdon South (CDS)6:10Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
C027700:031h03Coulsdon South (CDS)1:06Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way0 changes
C82691 · G881860:091h07Coulsdon South (CDS)1:16Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
C93306+
W455670:411h47Coulsdon South (CDS)2:28Brighton station (BTN)£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coulsdon to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coulsdon to Brighton 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 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Coulsdon to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Coulsdon to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02770 | 0:03 Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h03 | 1:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82691 · G88186 | On time 0:09 Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h07 | 1:16 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C93306+ W45567 | On time 0:41 Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h47 | 2:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G27018+ W45584 | On time 5:08 Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h02 | 6:10 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coulsdon to Brighton
Trains from Coulsdon to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 58m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Gatwick Express, Thameslink from Coulsdon to Brighton trainsGatwick Express, Thameslink trains will get you between Coulsdon and Brighton from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Coulsdon to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coulsdon to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coulsdon and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 07:00 - 20:25 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall, Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 10:40 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- 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 on platform 2, near the Help Point.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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