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Southend Airport to Brighton by train
It takes an average of 2h 45m to travel from Southend Airport to Brighton by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (101 km). There are normally 41 trains per day traveling from Southend Airport to Brighton and tickets for this journey start from $42.84 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:35 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 9:34 pm | |
| Departure station | Southend Airport | |
| Arrival station | Brighton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 30m | |
| Distance | 63 miles (101 km) | |
| Frequency | 41 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From $42.84 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Greater Anglia, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Travel from Southend Airport to Brighton by train in 2 hours 30 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Southend Airport to Brighton by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Southend Airport to Brighton by train is 2 hours 45 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 30 minutes. You'll usually find 41 trains per day traveling the 101 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there are no direct services to Brighton.
Book train tickets from Southend Airport to Brighton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $42.84. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Brighton
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Consider a Season Ticket
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