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Compare bus and train for East Grinstead to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Grinstead to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book East Grinstead to Brighton trains with Omio?
Thameslink operates all train services from East Grinstead to Brighton. Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from East Grinstead to Brighton.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Thameslink tickets can only be bought on Omio or Thameslink's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Thameslink tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from East Grinstead to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from East Grinstead to Brighton
Trains from East Grinstead to Brighton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 03:41 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Thameslink from East Grinstead to Brighton trainsThameslink trains will get you between East Grinstead and Brighton from $5 (€4). 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 East Grinstead to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Grinstead 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
Popular train stations from East Grinstead to Brighton
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with access from Railway Approach.
- The Dorset Arms
- The Old Dunnings Mill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Crowne Plaza Felbridge
- The Grange Hotel
- Travelodge East Grinstead
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-2 for train services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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
- 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
- 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
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