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The average train between Watford Junction and Brighton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford Junction 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.

1h 59m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Watford Junction to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Watford Junction and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 1m • 1 change
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    London OvergroundThameslink2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 14m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 12m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 12m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink1h 58m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 25m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 13m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction to Brighton? 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.

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  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £29–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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