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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to London Stansted Airport will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brighton for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Dec 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€80 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:44 PM Brighton | 2h43 | 7:27 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:58 PM Brighton | 2h46 | 7:44 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:44 PM Brighton | 2h43 | 8:27 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 7:39 PM Brighton | 2h37 | 10:16 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
| 8:44 AM Brighton | 2h27 | 11:11 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:14 AM Brighton | 2h30 | 1:44 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Brighton to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Thameslink as well as Southern and Gatwick Express offer trains services from Brighton to London Stansted Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brighton to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern and Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Thameslink tickets can be bought on Thameslink's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Southern and Gatwick Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from Brighton to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brighton to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Brighton to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $27 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Brighton to London Stansted Airport trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton and London Stansted Airport from $27 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to London Stansted Airport
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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