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London Waterloo to Brighton train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Brighton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.10, with average prices for this route around £37.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sat, Apr 26
From £12.10
Sun, Apr 27
From £35.70
Mon, Apr 28
From £35.70
Tue, Apr 29
From £35.70
Wed, Apr 30
From £35.70
Thu, May 1
From £35.70
Fri, May 2

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:03 London Waterloo	02:28 Brighton	2h 25m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:13 London Waterloo	02:28 Brighton	2h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
01:05 London Waterloo	06:36 Brighton	5h 31m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:00 London Waterloo	06:43 Brighton	1h 43m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:22 London Waterloo	06:57 Brighton	1h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 London Waterloo	07:13 Paris	1h 43m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo to Brighton train route details

First train

00:03

Last train

23:50

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Brighton

Journey time

1h 15m

Distance

48 miles

Price

£12.10*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Brighton

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London Waterloo and Brighton, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

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 London Waterloo 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 London Waterloo 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 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 London Waterloo 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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.

London Waterloo 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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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from London Waterloo to Brighton from £12.10*

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London Waterloo to Brighton train prices and times

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