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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Brighton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. 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.

2h
Duration
66 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 10:36 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 44m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 44m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 44m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 44m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 44m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern2h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 58m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Hove via Clapham Junction in around 2h 5m.

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