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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Brighton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
121 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Brighton will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted 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 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.
20:302h43
Stansted23:13Brighton
£601One-way
0 changes
08:302h27
Stansted10:57Brighton
£761One-way
0 changes
05:152h33
Stansted07:48Brighton
£801One-way
0 changes
08:302h27
Stansted10:57Brighton
£761One-way
0 changes
05:152h33
Stansted07:48Brighton
£801One-way
0 changes
20:302h43
Stansted23:13Brighton
£601One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Stansted to Brighton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Stansted | 2h33 | 07:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:15 Stansted | 2h33 | 10:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Stansted | 2h27 | 10:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Stansted | 2h27 | 15:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stansted to Brighton?
The best time to book your train from Stansted to Brighton is 3 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stansted to Brighton route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stansted to Brighton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stansted to Brighton.
Trains
from £68Coaches
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Overview: Train from Stansted to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:30 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Train companies: Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern from Stansted to Brighton trainsGatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Stansted and Brighton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£52
Southern frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£53
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Gatwick Express
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£51
Gatwick Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
FAQs: Stansted to Brighton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stansted 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 Stansted to Brighton.
The train distance from Stansted to Brighton is 121 km.
Booking trains from Stansted to Brighton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stansted to Brighton covers a distance of 121 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 5 per day.
To get from Stansted to Brighton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cost of a train ticket from Stansted to Brighton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The first train from Stansted to Brighton leaves at 0:02.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Brighton is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The train station in Stansted that goes to Brighton is Stansted Airport (SSD), and it arrives at Brighton station (BTN).
The last train from Stansted to Brighton departs at 23:30.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stansted to Brighton.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted to Brighton.
Trains from Stansted to Brighton run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stansted to Brighton.
There is no night train service from Stansted to Brighton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Brighton
Stansted
Brighton
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
Dining
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
Public transport options for London Road (Brighton)
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalAmenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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