How much does a train ticket from Hickstead to Brighton cost?

The average train ticket price from Hickstead to Brighton is $12. The best way to find train tickets from Hickstead to Brighton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Hickstead to Brighton?

A train trip between Hickstead and Brighton is around 12m, although the fastest train will take about 9m. This is the time it takes to travel the 10 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Hickstead and Brighton?

The number of trains from Hickstead to Brighton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Hickstead to Brighton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Hollingbury Park Golf Course, Brighton Pier, Komedia, Brighton Murder and Mayhem Tour, Kipling Gardens.

Trains from Hickstead to Brighton | ThamesLink, Southern

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 2 at 7:02am
Departure city: Hickstead
Departure location: Hassocks
Arrival time: May 2 at 7:13am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 11m
Departure time: May 2 at 6:58am
Departure city: Hickstead
Departure location: Burgess Hill
Arrival time: May 2 at 7:13am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 15m
Departure time: May 2 at 3:09pm
Departure city: Hickstead
Departure location: Burgess Hill
Arrival time: May 2 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: Southern
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 26m
Departure time: May 2 at 6:58am
Departure city: Hickstead
Departure location: Burgess Hill
Arrival time: May 2 at 7:13am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 15m
Departure time: May 2 at 3:09pm
Departure city: Hickstead
Departure location: Burgess Hill
Arrival time: May 2 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: Southern
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 26m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hickstead to Brighton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration17m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$9 - $18	Average Duration12m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Hickstead to Brighton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

121bus per day

17mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest ticket

0kgCO₂ emissions

Train Hickstead to Brighton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$12

Average train trip duration12m

Number of daily trains21

Earliest train departure6:58am

Distance9 miles (14 km)

Latest train departure4:32pm

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/59 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Southern

4/533 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Hickstead to Brighton Train

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The cheapest trip from Hickstead to Brighton was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $9

To 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 $9 to $17 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 $9 which is on 2025-05-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Hickstead and Brighton is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Brighton.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Brighton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Hickstead and Brighton, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Hickstead to Brighton.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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