The cheapest and fastest trains from Gerrards Cross to Brighton
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gerrards Cross to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gerrards Cross to Brighton will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gerrards Cross for Brighton 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 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.
12:542h19Gerrards Cross15:13Brighton£251One-way0 changes
10:112h16Gerrards Cross12:27Brighton£501One-way0 changes
10:112h16Gerrards Cross12:27Brighton£501One-way0 changes
12:542h19Gerrards Cross15:13Brighton£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gerrards Cross to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gerrards Cross to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gerrards Cross to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Gerrards Cross to Brighton trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:53 Gerrards Cross | 2h25 | 22:18 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Gerrards Cross to Brighton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gerrards Cross to Brighton.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gerrards Cross to Brighton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Gerrards Cross to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gerrards Cross to Brighton
Trains from Gerrards Cross to Brighton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 21:50 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Gerrards Cross to Brighton trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gerrards Cross and Brighton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gerrards Cross to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gerrards Cross 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 Gerrards Cross and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:10 Saturday 06:50 - 18:20 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Gerrards Cross Upper Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B1: step free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In main car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station.
- 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
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