The average train between South Downs National Park and Brighton takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Downs National Park to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between South Downs National Park and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from South Downs National Park is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Petersfield and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Downs National Park to Brighton. However, there are services departing from South Downs National Park station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
South Downs National Park to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Havant station.
South Downs National Park to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your South Downs National Park to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between South Downs National Park and Brighton is 59.3 km. The road distance is 79 km.
Southern operates a train from Havant to Brighton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m.