The average train between Watford Junction and Brighton takes 2h 1m 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Watford Junction and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:25 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 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Watford Junction to Brighton train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford Junction to Brighton train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Watford Junction to Brighton train tickets online with London Overground, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Brighton is 94.5 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.