The average train between Watford and Brighton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford 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 Watford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Watford to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Watford to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Brighton is 93.7 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.