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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

2 h 20 m

Average duration

2 h 28 m

Trains per day

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

Y23328

04:092h50

Maidenhead station (MAI)

06:59Brighton station (BTN)

£601One-way

1 change

Cheapest

Y23334

05:232h20

Maidenhead station (MAI)

07:43Brighton station (BTN)

£601One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

P03951

05:272h21

Maidenhead station (MAI)

07:48Brighton station (BTN)

£601One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P03960

05:432h30

Maidenhead station (MAI)

08:13Brighton station (BTN)

£601One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P03943

05:132h30

Maidenhead station (MAI)

07:43Brighton station (BTN)

£601One-way

1 change

Maidenhead to Brighton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Gatwick Express Y23328 Great Western RailY23328	04:09 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h50	06:59 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Gatwick Express Y23331 Great Western RailY23331	04:52 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h38	07:30 Brighton station (BTN)	2 changes
Thameslink P03943 Tfl RailP03943	05:13 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h30	07:43 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Thameslink Y23334 Great Western RailY23334	05:23 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h20	07:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2 changes
Thameslink P03951 Tfl RailP03951	05:27 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h21	07:48 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Thameslink P03960 Tfl RailP03960	05:43 Maidenhead station (MAI)	2h30	08:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Brighton

Trains from Maidenhead to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 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

87 km

Average train duration

3h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

£45

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 11m

First train

00:02

Last train

22:14

Price information

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains Maidenhead to Brighton

Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains will get you from Maidenhead to Brighton from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Maidenhead to Brighton train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £45

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from Maidenhead to Brighton train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £45

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

Maidenhead to Brighton train information with Gatwick Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £47

FAQs: Maidenhead to Brighton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead to Brighton.

Cheap train tickets from Maidenhead to Brighton can start from as little as £38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Maidenhead to Brighton is £51; 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 Maidenhead to Brighton is 2 h 11 min to travel the 54 mile long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Maidenhead to Brighton leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Maidenhead to Brighton leaves at 22: 14.

There are 5 trains a day from Maidenhead to Brighton which require at least one change with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Maidenhead to Brighton, you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Maidenhead and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 14.

A trip to Brighton from Maidenhead is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Maidenhead to Brighton by train is May.

Yes, you can take a train to Brighton from Maidenhead.