How much does a train ticket from St Albans to Brighton cost?

The average train ticket price from St Albans to Brighton is $60. The best way to find train tickets from St Albans to Brighton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St Albans to Brighton?

A train trip between St Albans and Brighton is around 1h 46m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 65 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St Albans and Brighton?

The number of trains from St Albans to Brighton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St Albans to Brighton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Hollingbury Park Golf Course, Brighton Pier, Komedia, Brighton Murder and Mayhem Tour, Kipling Gardens.

Trains from St Albans to Brighton | ThamesLink

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from $36

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 17 at 6:57am
Departure city: St Albans
Departure location: St Albans
Arrival time: May 17 at 8:43am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 46m
Departure time: May 17 at 6:57am
Departure city: St Albans
Departure location: St Albans
Arrival time: May 17 at 8:43am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 46m
Departure time: May 17 at 7:27am
Departure city: St Albans
Departure location: St Albans
Arrival time: May 17 at 9:13am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 46m
Departure time: May 17 at 7:27am
Departure city: St Albans
Departure location: St Albans
Arrival time: May 17 at 9:13am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 46m
Departure time: May 17 at 7:57am
Departure city: St Albans
Departure location: St Albans
Arrival time: May 17 at 9:43am
Destination city: Brighton
Destination location: Brighton
Operated by: ThamesLink
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 46m

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Train St Albans to Brighton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$60

Average train trip duration1h 46m

Number of daily trains9

Earliest train departure6:57am

Distance64 miles (103 km)

Latest train departure11:23pm

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/59 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 9 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at $25.00

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

St Albans to Brighton Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

$24

05/13

$24

Today

$24

05/15

$24

05/16

$24

05/17

$36

05/18

$36

05/19

$57

The cheapest trip from St Albans to Brighton was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St Albans to Brighton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $102 for a train ticket from St Albans to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-05-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from St Albans to Brighton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Brighton, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between St Albans and Brighton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from St Albans to Brighton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Trains tickets from St Albans to Brighton