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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Gatwick Airport takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brighton to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33 min
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Brighton and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 29 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 24 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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