4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Brighton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Brighton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Harpenden 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 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.
Live departures
Harpenden to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Brighton trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:52 Harpenden | 1h51 | 10:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| 01:49 Harpenden | 2h46 | 04:35 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:52 Harpenden | 1h51 | 06:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:52 Harpenden | 1h51 | 08:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Brighton
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Trains from Harpenden to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Harpenden to Brighton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden and Brighton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harpenden to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Brighton
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- 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 front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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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