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Gatwick Airport to Brighton Train Route Details

First train
First train
21:50
Last train
Last train
23:54
Departure station
Departure station
Gatwick Airport
Arrival city
Arrival city
Brighton
Journey time
Journey time
26m
Distance
Distance
23 miles
Price
Price
$11.08*
Train operators
Train operators
Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern

What are the next train times from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

Discover all upcoming Gatwick Airport to Brighton services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
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21:50
49m, 1 change
Gatwick Airport
22:39
Brighton
Southern
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21:56
1h, 1 change
Gatwick Airport
22:56
Brighton
Southern
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22:01
26m, Direct
Gatwick Airport
22:27
Brighton
Gatwick Express
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22:05
38m, Direct
Gatwick Airport
22:43
Brighton
Thameslink
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22:20
49m, 1 change
Gatwick Airport
23:09
Brighton
Southern
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22:26
1h, 1 change
Gatwick Airport
23:26
Paris
Southern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Brighton from Gatwick Airport this week

Ticket prices for Gatwick Airport to Brighton typically cost around $11.08, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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Fri15May
Cheapest train of the day
$14.42
20:5021:39
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$14.42
Sat16May
Cheapest train of the day
$13.85
06:3307:12
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$13.85
Sun17May
Cheapest train of the day
$15.93
04:5805:33
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$15.93
Mon18May
Cheapest train of the day
$15.93
00:2401:01
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$15.93
Tue19May
Cheapest train of the day
$16.58
09:0509:43
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$16.58
Wed20May
Cheapest train of the day
$13.85
14:2215:05
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$13.85
Thu21May
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How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Brighton

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Gatwick Airport and Brighton on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Split Tickets discount

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Group travel deals

Traveling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Gatwick Airport to Brighton more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues traveling together.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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