The average train between Guildford and Brighton takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Guildford 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 Guildford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Brighton station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Guildford to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Guildford to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Gatwick Express and Thameslink.
The distance between Guildford and Brighton is 54.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Brighton via Gatwick Airport in around 1h 28m.