The average train between Brighton and Gatwick takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brighton to Gatwick. 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 15 minutes between Brighton and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 7:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton station and arriving at Gatwick station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Brighton to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Brighton to Gatwick train tickets online with Thameslink and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Brighton and Gatwick is 37.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.
