The average train between Ashtead and Brighton takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Ashtead to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashtead and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashtead is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Dorking and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashtead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ashtead station and arriving at Brighton station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ashtead to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Ashtead to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ashtead to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ashtead and Brighton is 54.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Ashtead to Brighton via Dorking, Dorking Deepdene, and Gatwick Airport in around 1h 42m.