The average train between Basingstoke and Brighton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke 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 every 30 minutes between Basingstoke and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Brighton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Basingstoke to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Haywards Heath station.
Book your Basingstoke to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Basingstoke and Brighton is 82 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 2h 19m.
