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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Watford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 51m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to Watford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Watford at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains5h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkWest Midlands Trains2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Watford? 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Watford, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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