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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hickstead 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 Hickstead to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Hickstead to Brighton start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hickstead to Brighton?
The average train journey time from Hickstead to Brighton is 13m, covering a distance of 9 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the Hickstead to Brighton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hickstead to Brighton?
The earliest train from Hickstead to Brighton departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Hickstead 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 Hickstead 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 Hickstead 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 Hickstead 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 Hickstead to Brighton was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of £7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hickstead to Brighton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £7 to £13 for a train ticket from Hickstead to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2026-01-17.
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.
