The cheapest and fastest trains from Hendon to Brighton
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Brighton will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 4 trains that leave Hendon for Brighton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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 coach and train for Hendon to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 85 km
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£32 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hendon to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to Brighton trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:34 Hendon | 2h12 | 09:46 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:18 Hendon | 2h03 | 10:21 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:46 Hendon | 2h03 | 10:49 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:51 Hendon | 2h03 | 10:54 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:19 Hendon | 2h25 | 14:44 Brighton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hendon to Brighton
Trains from Hendon to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern from Hendon to Brighton trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern trains will get you between Hendon and Brighton from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hendon to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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 Hendon and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. 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 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
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
- 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 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- 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 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
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