Travelling from Harpenden to Brighton by train

Considering a train trip from Harpenden 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.

Cost of train travel from Harpenden to Brighton

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Harpenden to Brighton:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$42.48

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Harpenden to Brighton departure frequency and train timetable

With 38 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 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 00:18 and the last one is at 23:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:22, with the last one at 19:39.

Train travel time and distance from Harpenden to Brighton

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 50 minutes. The total distance travelled is 111 kilometres.

How far in advance Harpenden and Brighton tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Harpenden and Brighton are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Brighton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Harpenden to Brighton by train?

The train route from Harpenden to Brighton covers 111 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Harpenden to Brighton cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is US$42.48. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Harpenden to Brighton train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 4 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does it take to get from Harpenden to Brighton?

The quickest journey is 1 hour and 50 minutes.