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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Brighton
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Brighton will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 3 trains that leave Guildford for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
8:081h35Guildford9:43Brighton£361One-way0 changes- 5:101h33Guildford6:43Brighton£371One-way0 changes
- 6:101h33Guildford7:43Brighton£371One-way0 changes
- 6:101h33Guildford7:43Brighton£371One-way0 changes
- 5:101h33Guildford6:43Brighton£371One-way0 changes
- 8:081h35Guildford9:43Brighton£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Guildford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Guildford to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Brighton trains for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G26083+ L83881 | Delayed 8:07 8:03Guildford station (GLD) | 2h02 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| G26084+L79564 | Delayed 8:37 8:35Guildford station (GLD) | 2h00 | 10:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C33117+G26083 | On time 8:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h30 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C33118+G26084 | On time 8:57 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h38 | 10:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G26291+ C02561+L83892 | Delayed 8:53 9:03Guildford station (GLD) | 1h54 | 10:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| G26085+L83892 | Delayed 9:07 9:03Guildford station (GLD) | 2h02 | 11:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Brighton
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Trains from Guildford to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to Brighton trainsGreat Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford 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: Guildford to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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 Guildford and Brighton
Most Guildford to Brighton trains use the Guildford to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Guildford station do trains to Brighton leave from?
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Road (Guildford) from Guildford city centre
London Road (Guildford) train station facilities and services
London Road (Guildford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Road (Guildford).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Road (Guildford).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Guildford).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Guildford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Guildford): Bike Parking.
Which Brighton station do trains from Guildford arrive at?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: 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 outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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