How much is the train ticket from St Albans to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from St Albans to Brighton start from R 646. The average price for this train route is around R 1 739. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St Albans to Brighton?

The average train journey time from St Albans to Brighton is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 104 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the St Albans to Brighton route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St Albans to Brighton?

The earliest train from St Albans to Brighton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:27.

Train St Albans to Brighton from R 612

Next train departures

Next departures from St Albans to Brighton on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	St Albans	1h 47m	17:14	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:03	St Albans	1h 45m	08:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:03	St Albans	1h 45m	08:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:27	St Albans	1h 46m	09:13	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:27	St Albans	1h 46m	09:13	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:10 PM GMT.

Get from St Albans to Brighton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 646, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 46mAverage duration

104 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at R 646

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St Albans to Brighton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St Albans to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from St Albans to Brighton start from R 646. The average price for this train route is around R 1 739. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St Albans to Brighton?
The average train journey time from St Albans to Brighton is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 104 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the St Albans to Brighton route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St Albans to Brighton?
The earliest train from St Albans to Brighton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

R 938

05/12

R 941

Today

R 624

07/12

No data

08/12

R 943

09/12

R 947

10/12

R 948

11/12

R 947

The cheapest trip from St Albans to Brighton was searched and found on 06 Dec 2025 with a price of R 624

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St Albans to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 624 to R 1 693 for a train ticket from St Albans to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 943, which is on 2025-12-08.