London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train

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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Thameslink
08:45AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:18AMBrighton station (BTN)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Thameslink
07:15AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:48AMBrighton station (BTN)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Thameslink
04:58AM0h34
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:32AMBrighton station (BTN)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Thameslink
07:45AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:18AMBrighton station (BTN)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Thameslink
08:05AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:43AMBrighton station (BTN)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17
Southern
G38586
12:04AM0h51
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:55AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G51100
04:58AM0h34
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:32AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54600
05:32AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:10AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54605
05:48AM0h37
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:25AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39388
05:50AM0h25
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:15AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G50671
06:05AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:43AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39390
06:31AM0h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:59AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G50675
06:35AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:13AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54456
06:45AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:18AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39392
07:01AM0h29
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:30AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G50678
07:05AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:43AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54458
07:15AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:48AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39394
07:31AM0h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:57AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54534
07:35AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:13AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54460
07:45AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:18AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39396
08:01AM0h29
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:30AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54536
08:05AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:43AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54462
08:15AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:48AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
G39398
08:31AM0h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:57AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G50690
08:35AM0h38
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:13AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54464
08:45AM0h33
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:18AMBrighton station (BTN)
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

25 m

Average

34 m

Trains per day

21

Distance

37 km

Of the 21 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Brighton every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Gatwick Express
05:50AM0h25
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:15AMBrighton station (BTN)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
08:31AM0h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:57AMBrighton station (BTN)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
07:31AM0h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:57AMBrighton station (BTN)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
06:31AM0h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:59AMBrighton station (BTN)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Gatwick Express
08:01AM0h29
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:30AMBrighton station (BTN)
$201One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

distanceDistance23 miles (37 km)
durationAverage train duration30 min
priceAverage train ticket price$14 (€12)
frequencyTrain frequency15 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 15 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesThameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton cover the 23 miles (37 km) long route taking on average 30 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $14 (€12), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $8 (€7).

Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton trains

Buy your official Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern train tickets to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $9 (€7) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: $9
  • Thameslink frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is $14 (€12); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train time is 30 min   covering the 23 mile (37 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton leaves at 6: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton leaves at 10: 50 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton without having to change trains with Thameslink or Gatwick Express. There are 15 direct trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train with Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 50 PM.
A day trip to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing with a journey time of 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is January.
You have options as you can travel to Brighton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or bus.

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