The cheapest and fastest trains from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Staines-upon-Thames for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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 Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 72 km
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£41 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton trains for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 08:10 Staines-upon-Thames | 1h52 | 10:02 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton
Trains from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway from Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton trainsSouthern, Thameslink, South Western Railway trains will get you between Staines-upon-Thames and Brighton from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Staines-upon-Thames to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:55 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: Gresham Road-Main car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 2, and a second toilet is available on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Compound for 72 cycles located on Platform 1 Booking Hall entrance, Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Kingston Road
- 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
- 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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