Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN)

Showing times and prices for 18 May

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

32 m

Average duration

35 m

Trains per day

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Brighton station (BTN) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 37 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.

Y36995

08:140h37

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

08:51Brighton station (BTN)

£111One-way

0 changes

Y37012

09:410h37

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:18Brighton station (BTN)

£111One-way

0 changes

Y37006

09:090h37

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:46Brighton station (BTN)

£111One-way

0 changes

Y37000

08:430h35

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:18Brighton station (BTN)

£111One-way

0 changes

Y28653

08:590h36

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:35Brighton station (BTN)

£151One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£12 Average Price Cheapest	£12 Average Price
1h 6m average duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 12m average duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 17 May

Last updated at 00:18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W37992	On time 07:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	07:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26275	On time 07:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	07:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26117	On time 07:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	07:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38000	On time 07:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	07:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26280	On time 07:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	08:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26121	On time 07:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	08:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38008	On time 08:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	08:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26286	On time 08:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	08:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26125	On time 08:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	08:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38016	On time 08:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	08:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26292	On time 08:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	09:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26130	On time 08:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	09:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38024	On time 09:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	09:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26298	On time 09:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	09:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26134	On time 09:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	09:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38032	On time 09:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	09:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26304	On time 09:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	10:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26139	On time 09:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	10:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38040	On time 10:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	10:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26310	On time 10:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	10:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26144	On time 10:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	10:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38048	On time 10:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	10:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26316	On time 10:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	11:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26149	On time 10:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	11:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38056	On time 11:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	11:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26322	On time 11:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	11:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26154	On time 11:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	11:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38064	On time 11:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	11:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26328	On time 11:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	12:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26159	On time 11:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	12:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38070	On time 12:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	12:27 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26334	On time 12:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	12:43 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26164	On time 12:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	12:48 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W38076	On time 12:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h26	12:57 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26340	On time 12:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h38	13:13 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
W26169	On time 12:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h33	13:18 Brighton station (BTN)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN)

United Kingdom

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 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

36 km

Average train duration

36m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

28m

First train

00:22

Last train

23:55

Price information

Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN)

Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern trains will get you from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 30 min
Cheapest Price: £6
Thameslink frequency: 28 a day

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.

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.

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 39 min
Cheapest Price: £14
Southern frequency: 22 a day

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN).

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) is on average 29 min for the 22 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 01: 14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 23: 49.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) without having to change trains with Thameslink or Gatwick Express. There are 11 direct trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) train with Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Brighton station (BTN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 49.

A day trip to Brighton station (BTN) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Brighton station (BTN) is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Brighton station (BTN) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Brighton station (BTN)

Crawley

Brighton

The major train station for departures in Crawley is Gatwick Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gatwick Airport for your trip from Crawley to Brighton.

Gatwick Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.

Parking

Car Park: Airport Car Park

Dining

Costa Coffee
KFC
McDonald's

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms

Ticket Office

24/7

Car Rental

Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.

Information Desk

Located inside the main terminal.

Public transport options for Gatwick Airport

Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station