4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Brighton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Brighton will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hitchin 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 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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 Hitchin to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hitchin to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:55 Hitchin | 1h53 | 06:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Brighton
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Trains from Hitchin to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Hitchin to Brighton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Brighton from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hitchin to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Brighton
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
- 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 the front of the station next to the night gate.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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