Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Falmer | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Brighton | No tags |
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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 vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Gatwick to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Brighton start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 26m and is operated by Gatwick Express.
Which train operators serve the Gatwick to Brighton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 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 19:35.
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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has 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 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £9To 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 £9 to £27 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 £9, which is on 2025-12-12.
Usually Southern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
