The cheapest and fastest trains from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Coulsdon South (CDS) for Brighton station (BTN) on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.


Live departures
Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:25 PM Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h10 | 4:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:27 AM Coulsdon South (CDS) | 1h03 | 6:30 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 18:47 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $36 (€30) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsGatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Coulsdon South (CDS) and Brighton station (BTN) from $18 (€15). 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 Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN)

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coulsdon South (CDS) to Brighton station (BTN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 07:00 - 20:25 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- 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 access to all platforms via lifts. 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
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall, Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
