Hemel Hempstead to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:08 View journey
Last train 22:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 105
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey CA$71.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 15m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton by train

Considering a train trip from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Hemel Hempstead to Brighton

Getting from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton by rail typically costs CA$71.50, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Hemel Hempstead to Brighton departure frequency and train timetable

With 64 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:22 and the last one is at 20:06. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:08, with the last one at 22:13.

Average train travel time from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 52 minutes, travelling a total distance of 105 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Hemel Hempstead to Brighton trains

Tickets for travel to Brighton along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Brighton city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Hemel Hempstead to Brighton covers a distance of 105 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.