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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Brighton
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Brighton will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Albans for Brighton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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 St Albans to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 103 km
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2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Brighton trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:57 St Albans | 1h46 | 09:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:43 St Albans | 1h44 | 10:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:57 St Albans | 1h46 | 10:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:27 St Albans | 1h46 | 11:13 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 01:55 St Albans | 2h40 | 04:35 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:57 St Albans | 1h46 | 06:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Brighton
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Trains from St Albans to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from St Albans to Brighton trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between St Albans and Brighton from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from St Albans to Brighton
Travelling by train between the cities of St Albans and Brighton is easy thanks to the extensive service provided by Thameslink. Trains connect both cities, taking 2 hours on average. Some trains require an underground transfer when reaching London, and others involve changing trains at Gatwick Airport or East Croydon. The first train departs St Albans at 3:19 a.m. and services continue with twice-hourly departures until 11 :00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from St Albans to Brighton?
Departure Station: Trains from St Albans to Brighton depart from St Albans City, located at the lower end of Victoria Street and about half a mile from the town centre and the cathedral. Buses 84, S1, 300, and 305 leave from Station Way and may be handy for those who prefer not to walk to the city centre.
Arrival Station: Trains from St Albans to Brighton arrive at Brighton Train Station, a large transportation hub situated 1.2 miles north of the waterfront. Bus number 7 leaves from Trafalgar Square, travelling along the city centre down to Brighton beach.
FAQs: St Albans to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Brighton
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- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey 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 the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
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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
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Bike Rental- 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
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