The cheapest and fastest trains from Tonbridge to Brighton
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tonbridge to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tonbridge to Brighton will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Tonbridge to Brighton without transferring at least once.
11:36 PM1h24Tonbridge1:00 AMBrighton€481One-way1 transfer
8:37 PM1h41Tonbridge10:18 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
8:52 PM1h51Tonbridge10:43 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
9:07 PM2h06Tonbridge11:13 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
9:38 PM1h40Tonbridge11:18 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
11:36 PM1h24Tonbridge1:00 AMBrighton€481One-way1 transfer
9:38 PM1h40Tonbridge11:18 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
8:37 PM1h41Tonbridge10:18 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
10:37 PM1h47Tonbridge12:24 AMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
8:52 PM1h51Tonbridge10:43 PMBrighton€781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tonbridge to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tonbridge to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€77 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Tonbridge to Brighton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southeastern, Southeastern or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Tonbridge to Brighton.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southeastern, Southeastern or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Tonbridge to Brighton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Tonbridge to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge to Brighton
Trains from Tonbridge to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 3:14 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern from Tonbridge to Brighton trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Tonbridge and Brighton from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Tonbridge to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tonbridge to Brighton
Most Tonbridge to Brighton trains use the Tonbridge to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Tonbridge and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tonbridge station do trains to Brighton leave from?
Getting to Tonbridge from Tonbridge city centre
Tonbridge train station facilities and services
Tonbridge has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tonbridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tonbridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tonbridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tonbridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tonbridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tonbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Brighton station do trains from Tonbridge arrive at?
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 Moulsecoomb from Brighton city centre
Moulsecoomb is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Moulsecoomb train station facilities and services
Moulsecoomb has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moulsecoomb.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Moulsecoomb.
Bike and car services
Available at Moulsecoomb: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moulsecoomb.
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