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Royal Pavilion & Garden
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Redhill - BrightonCompare Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern
$28
48m
6 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Seat reservations not available on Gatwick Express services
Accessibility
Wifi
Seat reservation: Seat reservations not available on Gatwick Express services
Toilets
USB plugs
Quiet zone
Pets: Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
Food sold onboard: Snack trolley service available on some services
Luggage included: 2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Cancellation Policy: Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Check in: No formal check-in process required. Just board with valid ticket.
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.
$25
53m
8 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Seat reservations not available on Thameslink services
Accessibility
Wifi
Seat reservation: Seat reservations not available on Thameslink services
Toilets
USB plugs
Quiet zone
Pets: Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Food sold onboard: Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Luggage included: 2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Cancellation Policy: Refund policies depend on ticket type
Check in: No formal check-in process. Show valid ticket when requested.
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.
$28
52m
5 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Seat reservations available for a fee
Accessibility
Wifi
Seat reservation: Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Quiet zone
Pets: Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Food sold onboard: Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Luggage included: 2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Cancellation Policy: According to ticket type conditions
Check in: No formal check-in process, just board with valid ticket
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.
The cheapest and fastest trains from Redhill to Brighton
Showing times and prices for May 18
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redhill to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redhill to Brighton will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Redhill for Brighton on Mon, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
12:12 AM1h16Redhill1:28 AMBrighton$281One-way0 transfers- 12:52 PM0h56Redhill1:48 PMBrighton$281One-way0 transfers
6:07 AM0h52Redhill6:59 AMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers- 7:44 AM0h59Redhill8:43 AMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers
- 6:07 AM0h52Redhill6:59 AMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers
- 12:52 PM0h56Redhill1:48 PMBrighton$281One-way0 transfers
- 7:44 AM0h59Redhill8:43 AMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers
- 12:12 AM1h16Redhill1:28 AMBrighton$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Redhill to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redhill to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Redhill to Brighton is a train with an average price of $28 (€23).
This is compared to other travel options from Redhill to Brighton:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Redhill to Brighton costing on average $33 (€27).
The fastest way to travel from Redhill to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 41m.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Redhill and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Redhill to Brighton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (41m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Redhill to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Redhill to Brighton trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:09 PM Redhill | 0h56 | 4:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:19 PM Redhill | 0h57 | 12:16 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
| 12:12 AM Redhill | 1h16 | 1:28 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:07 AM Redhill | 0h52 | 6:59 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:44 AM Redhill | 0h59 | 8:43 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Redhill to Brighton trains with Omio?
Gatwick Express as well as Thameslink, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and more offer trains services from Redhill to Brighton.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Redhill to Brighton.
Why book with Omio vs Gatwick Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Gatwick Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Redhill to Brighton.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Gatwick Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Redhill to Brighton.
Why book with Omio over Raileurope, Rome2rio or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Redhill to Brighton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Redhill to Brighton.
Complete guide to Brighton
Things to do in Brighton
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
- Recommended
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design and local history collections. Strong choice for understanding Brighton’s cultural identity.
- Recommended
Charleston in Lewes
Art-filled historic house and gallery associated with the Bloomsbury Group, reachable as an easy cultural excursion from Brighton. Highly regarded for interiors and exhibitions.
- Must visit
North Laine
Creative shopping district of independent stores, street art and lively lanes. One of the best areas to feel Brighton’s alternative and youthful character.
- Must visit
Brighton Beach
The city’s famous pebble beach with broad sea views, deckchairs and a classic promenade atmosphere. Central to Brighton’s identity and a top photo location.
- Recommended
Hove Lawns
Long green seafront strip ideal for walking, relaxing and sunsets, offering a calmer feel than the busier central beach area.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Brighton Rock
A classic British stick of hard boiled sugar candy strongly associated with Brighton seaside holidays, often sold as a souvenir.
Fish And Chips
Fresh battered fish with chips is a staple on the Sussex coast, and Brighton is one of the best places to try this classic British seaside meal.
Sussex Smokie
A traditional Sussex dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese and mustard, showing the county's coastal food heritage.
Terre à Terre
Long running vegetarian restaurant famous for creative meat free dishes and a vibrant central Brighton setting.
The Salt Room
Stylish seafront restaurant known for grilled seafood, shellfish, and modern British cooking in an upscale setting.
Riddle and Finns The Beach
Well known oyster bar and seafood restaurant on the seafront, popular for champagne, shellfish platters, and relaxed coastal views.
Pound sterling
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central and seafront areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- GBP 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- GBP 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- GBP 3-4.50 for a standard coffee.
Tipping culture
Service charge of 10-12.5% may be added in restaurants; if not, tip about 10%. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small tips are appreciated.
Transit
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Prices
- Single ticket
- GBP 2.00
- Day pass
- GBP 5.50
To the city center
Brighton Railway Station, Brighton -> Brighton City Centre, Brighton
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on Brighton & Hove Buses, and daily fare capping can apply.
- Buy tickets in the Brighton & Hove Buses app or use contactless to avoid needing cash on the bus.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Redhill to Brighton
Redhill
Brighton
The major train station for departures in Redhill is Redhill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Redhill for your trip from Redhill to Brighton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 22:35 Sunday 06:50 - 21:45
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 iva lifts. 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 0, 1, 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on all platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Two-tier cycle storage at station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:35 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (towards London). Steps to platform 2 (towards Gatwick). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Waiting room, Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1 and an unheated shelter on platform 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your journey to Brighton from Redhill.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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 transit options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
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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