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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Brighton
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- €57
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- €70
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 2 h 29 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 2 h 36 m
- Trains on Nov 10
- 4
- Distance
- 121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Brighton will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 4 trains from London Stansted Airport to Brighton, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:09 AM 2h39 London Stansted Airport 9:48 AM Brighton €57 1 One-way 0 transfers7:41 AM 2h37 London Stansted Airport 10:18 AM Brighton €58 1 One-way 0 transfers9:11 AM 2h37 London Stansted Airport 11:48 AM Brighton €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:58 AM 2h29 London Stansted Airport 12:27 PM Brighton €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:58 AM 2h29 London Stansted Airport 12:27 PM Brighton €85 1 One-way 0 transfers9:11 AM 2h37 London Stansted Airport 11:48 AM Brighton €81 1 One-way 0 transfers7:41 AM 2h37 London Stansted Airport 10:18 AM Brighton €58 1 One-way 0 transfers7:09 AM 2h39 London Stansted Airport 9:48 AM Brighton €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Brighton
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 7:09 AM |
Last train 8:43 PM |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Brighton trains for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45406+ P02928+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 3:34 PM 2:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 4:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45481+P66423+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h38 | 5:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66429+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77377 | 2:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 5:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45410+P66435+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 4:34 PM 3:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h40 | 5:51 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66441+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77243 | On time 3:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h36 | 6:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45480+P66447+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | 3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h38 | 6:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66453+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77252 | On time 3:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h38 | 6:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45411+P02930+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 5:34 PM 4:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h40 | 6:51 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P02932+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77260 | 4:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 7:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45386+P66471+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 6:04 PM 4:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h39 | 7:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P67526+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77268 | On time 4:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h40 | 7:34 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45409+P66482+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 6:34 PM 5:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h40 | 7:51 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P67527+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77276 | On time 5:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 8:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45485+P66493+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 7:04 PM 5:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 8:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P67529+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77284 | On time 5:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h29 | 8:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45407+P66057+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 7:34 PM 6:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 8:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P02903+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77292 | On time 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h30 | 8:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45483+P02905+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | 6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 9:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66095+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77300 | 6:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h30 | 9:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66118+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77308 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h29 | 9:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45492+P66130+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 9:04 PM 7:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 10:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66142+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77316 | 7:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h30 | 10:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P66166+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77324 | On time 8:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h32 | 11:00 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45392+P02911+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 10:04 PM 8:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 11:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| P02912+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77332 | On time 8:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 11:32 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
 G26367 · X21225+P66202+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria | 9:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h55 | 12:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| P66213+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G77340 | On time 9:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h41 | 12:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W45389+P66224+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | Delayed 11:04 PM 9:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h45 | 12:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C02770+P66235+Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon | 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h13 | 1:10 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| X21223+P66258+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria | 10:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 1:17 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W45567+P02918+ C37856 | 10:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h30 | 2:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
| 7:09 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h39 | 9:48 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:41 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h37 | 10:18 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:11 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h37 | 11:48 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:58 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h29 | 12:27 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Brighton
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Brighton
Most London Stansted Airport to Brighton trains use the London Bridge to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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