The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Brighton
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Brighton will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Walsall 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 233 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 Walsall to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall 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 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 233 km
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£66 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Walsall to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:26 Walsall | 4h31 | 08:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walsall to Brighton
Trains from Walsall to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Walsall to Brighton trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Walsall and Brighton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walsall to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walsall and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 09:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 09:00 - 11:00 Saturday 10:00 - 15:0017:00 - 19:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bescot Crescent - At entrance to car park
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1
- 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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