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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
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 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Falmer | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Brighton by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gatwick to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Brighton start from R 263. The average price for this train route is around R 360. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gatwick to Brighton?
The average train journey time from Gatwick to Brighton is 38m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 26m and is operated by Gatwick Express.
Which train operators serve the Gatwick to Brighton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gatwick to Brighton?
The earliest train from Gatwick to Brighton departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:54.
Which is the best train operator from Gatwick to Brighton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gatwick to Brighton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Gatwick to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gatwick to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Brighton was searched and found on 03 Apr 2026 with a price of R 257To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gatwick to Brighton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 257 to R 591 for a train ticket from Gatwick to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 282, which is on 2026-04-07.
