Basildon to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Basildon to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basildon 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 06:07 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 92
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey €52.33 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 34m
Train operators 6

Explore Basildon to Brighton by train

Thinking about travelling from Basildon to Brighton by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Basildon and Brighton

The cheapest train tickets from Basildon to Brighton start at €52.33. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Basildon to Brighton is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Basildon to Brighton departure timetable

On this route, 53 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Basildon at 06:11 and the last leaving at 23:25 during the week.

For weekend travel to Brighton, the earliest departure is at 06:07 and the last one is at 23:08. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 13 minutes.

Basildon to Brighton train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 92 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Booking time frame: Basildon to Brighton trains

Tickets for travel to Brighton along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Brighton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Basildon to Brighton

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

The total distance from Basildon to Brighton is 92 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.