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Elephant & Castle to Brighton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Elephant & Castle to Brighton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £17.40, with average prices for this route around £17.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
07:14 Elephant & Castle	08:54 Brighton	1h 40m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:18 Elephant & Castle	09:18 Brighton	2h, No direct	Find Tickets
07:44 Elephant & Castle	09:18 Brighton	1h 34m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:47 Elephant & Castle	10:07 Brighton	2h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:54 Elephant & Castle	09:35 Brighton	1h 41m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:14 Elephant & Castle	09:46 Paris	1h 32m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Elephant & Castle to Brighton train route details

First train

00:24

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Elephant & Castle

Arrival station

Brighton

Journey time

1h 19m

Distance

47 miles

Price

£17.40*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Elephant & Castle 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 Elephant & Castle to Brighton can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Elephant & Castle to Brighton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Elephant & Castle to Brighton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Elephant & Castle to Brighton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Elephant & Castle to Brighton train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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