The cheapest and fastest trains from West Drayton to Brighton
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Drayton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Drayton to Brighton will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave West Drayton for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 West Drayton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 78 km
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£45 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
West Drayton to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for West Drayton to Brighton trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:17 West Drayton | 2h01 | 10:18 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 01:50 West Drayton | 3h23 | 05:13 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:24 West Drayton | 2h35 | 05:59 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Drayton to Brighton
Trains from West Drayton to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Elizabeth Line from West Drayton to Brighton trainsThameslink, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between West Drayton and Brighton from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: West Drayton to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Drayton 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 West Drayton and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Temporary toilet facilities are based at the Warwick Road entrance to the station. These toilets are open from 05:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- 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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