The average train between Watford Junction and Brighton and Hove takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford Junction to Brighton and Hove. 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 Watford Junction and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Watford Junction to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford Junction to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Watford Junction to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Brighton and Hove is 94.1 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.