The cheapest and fastest trains from Harlow to Brighton
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harlow to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harlow to Brighton will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harlow 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 107 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 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 Harlow to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Harlow to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Harlow to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:09 Harlow | 2h18 | 08:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harlow to Brighton
Trains from Harlow to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:39 |
Train companies: Gatwick Express, Southern, Stansted Express, Abellio Greater Anglia from Harlow to Brighton trainsGatwick Express, Southern, Stansted Express, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Harlow and Brighton from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
Abellio Greater Anglia
Gatwick Express
Stansted Express
FAQs: Harlow to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow 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 Harlow and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
- 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 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- 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 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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