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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$46

Average price

$47

Fastest journey

2 h 18 m

Average duration

2 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

118 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Brighton will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Luton Airport for Brighton on Sun, Jul 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.

09:34AM2h18

London Luton Airport

11:52AMBrighton

$461One-way

0 transfers

09:51PM3h33

London Luton Airport

01:24AMBrighton

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:35AM3h30

London Luton Airport

11:05AMBrighton

$471One-way

0 transfers

09:21AM2h18

London Luton Airport

11:39AMBrighton

$471One-way

0 transfers

09:49AM3h18

London Luton Airport

01:07PMBrighton

$471One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€57 Average price	€29 Average price Cheapest
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Brighton

United Kingdom

Trains from London Luton Airport to Brighton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $23 (€18)

Distance

73 miles (118 km)

Average train duration

2h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 8m

First train

07:05

Last train

21:26

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $23 (€18)

Train providers: Thameslink and Southern from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton trains

For as little as $43 (€35) you can travel by train to Brighton from London Luton Airport (LTN) with Thameslink and Southern. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: $43
Thameslink frequency: 25 a day

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. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $45

FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport to Brighton

FAQs: Travel by train from London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport to Brighton.

Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton can start from as little as $45 (€37) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton is $66 (€53); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton is 2 h 6 min to travel the 73 mile (118 km) long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton leaves at 6: 19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton leaves at 8: 05 PM.

There are 10 trains a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton which require at least one change with Thameslink or Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton you can take a train with Thameslink or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Brighton from London Luton Airport (LTN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 05 PM.

A trip to Brighton from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Brighton including taking a bus or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Brighton

London

Brighton

Preston Park Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Preston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG

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 km

Parking

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

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

Brighton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 345 127 2920

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

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.

£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

Aldrington Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Aldrington station, Amhurst Crescent, Aldrington, East Sussex, BN3 5AE

Distance to city center

3 km

Parking

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. 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
Ramp for train access: No
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms

Bike Parking

Storage location: Subway
Storage CCTV: Yes

Hove

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Hove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU

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 km

Shopping

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

Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Lounge