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Crystal Palace to Brighton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Crystal Palace to Brighton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £6.85, with average prices for this route around £27.20. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sun, Aug 10
From £8.00
Mon, Aug 11
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Tue, Aug 12
From £8.00
Wed, Aug 13
From £6.85
Thu, Aug 14
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Fri, Aug 15
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Sat, Aug 16
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:27 Crystal Palace	08:18 Brighton	7h 51m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:55 Crystal Palace	02:28 Brighton	1h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:55 Crystal Palace	07:12 Brighton	6h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:10 Crystal Palace	08:18 Brighton	7h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:10 Crystal Palace	08:52 Brighton	7h 42m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:10 Crystal Palace	09:52 Paris	8h 42m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Crystal Palace to Brighton train route details

First train

00:27

Last train

23:53

Departure station

Crystal Palace

Arrival station

Brighton

Journey time

1h 18m

Distance

42 miles

Price

£6.85*

Train Operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Gatwick Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Crystal Palace to Brighton

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Crystal Palace to Brighton can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Crystal Palace to Brighton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Crystal Palace to Brighton ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Crystal Palace to Brighton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Crystal Palace to Brighton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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