The cheapest and fastest trains from Etchingham to Brighton
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Etchingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Etchingham to Brighton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Etchingham 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 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 Etchingham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Etchingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Etchingham to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Etchingham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 28 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:01 Etchingham | 2h24 | 11:25 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Etchingham to Brighton
Trains from Etchingham to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 21:26 |
Train companies: Southern, Southeastern from Etchingham to Brighton trainsSouthern, Southeastern trains will get you between Etchingham and Brighton from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Etchingham to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Etchingham 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Etchingham and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:55 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. 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 1 for services towards London. Step free access to platform 2 for services towards Hastings from the Car Park off Haremere Hill Road. Step access between platforms 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: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: bus stop by entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The car park next to platform 2.
- 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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