Train from Crawley to Brighton: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Crawley to Brighton on 21 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ThamesLinkTrain
Three Bridges
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ThamesLinkTrain
Three Bridges
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ThamesLinkTrain
Crawley
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ThamesLinkTrain
Three Bridges
BrightonNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Three Bridges
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Get from Crawley to Brighton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
33mAverage duration
20 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Crawley to Brighton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Crawley to Brighton?

    The cheapest train tickets from Crawley to Brighton start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Crawley to Brighton?

    The average train journey time from Crawley to Brighton is 33m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by Southern.

  3. Which train operators serve the Crawley to Brighton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Crawley to Brighton?

    The earliest train from Crawley to Brighton departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Crawley 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Crawley to Brighton?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Crawley 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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Crawley 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.

Best price found
19/12
£15
20/12
£16
Today
£15
22/12
£16
23/12
£15
24/12
£16
25/12
No data
26/12
£16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Crawley to Brighton was searched and found on 23 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Crawley to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £23 for a train ticket from Crawley to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-23.

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