Trains from Watford to Brighton

Watford to Brighton train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Watford in England to Brighton in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes around 2h30m by train because of the 58 miles to travel to Brighton from Watford. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £32.90. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Watford to Brighton train tickets

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Watford to Brighton in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £9 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 73% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket 3 days in advance.

Best prices for Watford to Brighton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Watford and Brighton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Brighton to Watford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Watford - Brighton train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Watford Brighton train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to estimate the number of journeys you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, the discount on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Watford Brighton ticket is £37.70 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £37.70: £88/£37.70 = 2.33. You will need to make on average 3 trips from Brighton to Watford (one way trip) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey