Welwyn to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Welwyn to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Welwyn 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 01:37 View journey
Last train 22:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 108
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey £35.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 24m
Train operators 6

From Welwyn to Brighton by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Welwyn to Brighton by train. With 56 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Welwyn and Brighton

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £35.50

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Welwyn to Brighton train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Welwyn to Brighton is at 01:37 and the last is at 22:22. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:10 and the last one is at 19:03. You can expect 56 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 8 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Welwyn to Brighton?

This journey covers a total of 108 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 55 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Welwyn and Brighton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Welwyn to Brighton travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Welwyn to Brighton

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

The train route from Welwyn to Brighton covers 108 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.