Trains from Watford to Brighton

Watford to Brighton train information

Watford Brighton train map

Train duration -
Arrival Brighton, England
Departure Watford, England
Distance 58 Miles

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?

The duration to travel to Brighton from Watford can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 58 miles between both cities.

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

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Watford to Brighton train tickets

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Watford - Brighton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Watford to Brighton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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

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Days before Departure

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.

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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 £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make on average 2 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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Watford to Brighton train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare