Train Watford to Brighton from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Brighton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 58m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£32–69

Watford to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:39 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:49 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:52 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:17 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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