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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Watford Junction takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 51m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to Watford Junction train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains5h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains7h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Watford Junction? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Watford Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Watford Junction, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £36 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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