The average train between Heathrow and Brighton takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow 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 20 minutes between Heathrow and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 7m • 1 change
1h 53m • 1 change
2h 7m • 1 change
1h 53m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Brighton station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Heathrow to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Heathrow to Brighton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Heathrow and Brighton is 74.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brighton via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 2h 4m.
