London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train with Thameslink

Thu, 20 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
ThameslinkW26279
08:350h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:13Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ThameslinkW26274
08:050h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:43Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ThameslinkW26116
08:150h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:48Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ThameslinkW26120
08:450h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:18Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Gatwick ExpressW37996
08:310h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:57Brighton station (BTN)
£161One-way
0 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Gatwick Express
W37991
Gatwick ExpressW37991
08:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h29 08:30 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26274
ThameslinkW26274
08:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h38 08:43 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26116
ThameslinkW26116
08:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h33 08:48 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect
Gatwick Express
W37996
Gatwick ExpressW37996
08:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h26 08:57 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26279
ThameslinkW26279
08:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h38 09:13 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26120
ThameslinkW26120
08:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h33 09:18 Brighton station (BTN)0 changesDirect

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Train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Fastest Journey

26 m

Average

33 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

37 km

Of the 6 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Brighton every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Gatwick ExpressW37996
08:310h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:57Brighton station (BTN)
£161One-way
0 changes
Gatwick ExpressW37991
08:010h29
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:30Brighton station (BTN)
£161One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW26116
08:150h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:48Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW26120
08:450h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:18Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW26279
08:350h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:13Brighton station (BTN)
£141One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
37 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Train providers
3
Fastest train
28m
First train
05:05
Last train
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton from £6 with Omio’s train partners Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: £6
  • Thameslink frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is 30 min   to travel the 23 mile long route, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton leaves at 22: 50.
Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton with Thameslink or Gatwick Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton you can take a train with Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 50.
A day trip to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing with a journey time of 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton by train is January.
You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton

London
Brighton
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. 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
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3

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