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London Waterloo East to Brighton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo East to Brighton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £37.40, with average prices for this route around £37.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:44 London Waterloo East	06:43 Brighton	1h 59m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:52 London Waterloo East	06:43 Brighton	1h 51m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:04 London Waterloo East	06:59 Brighton	1h 55m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:51 London Waterloo East	07:13 Brighton	1h 22m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:00 London Waterloo East	07:18 Brighton	1h 18m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:20 London Waterloo East	07:43 Paris	1h 23m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo East to Brighton Train Route Details

First train

00:17

Last train

23:34

Departure station

London Waterloo East

Arrival station

Brighton

Journey time

1h 18m

Distance

76 km

Price

£37.40*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Brighton

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Brighton on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo East to Brighton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from London Waterloo East to Brighton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Waterloo East to Brighton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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