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Outbound fromBishops Stortford to Brighton by train
It takes an average of 2h 36m to travel from Bishops Stortford to Brighton by train, over a distance of around 73 miles (117 km). There are normally 35 trains per day travelling from Bishops Stortford to Brighton and tickets for this journey start from £31 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:39 | |
| Departure station | Bishops Stortford | |
| Arrival station | Brighton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 73 miles (117 km) | |
| Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £31 | |
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Take the train from Bishops Stortford to Brighton in 2 hours 24 minutes
If you want to travel from Bishops Stortford to Brighton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bishops Stortford to Brighton by train to take around 2 hours 36 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 35 trains per day running on this route, which spans 73 miles (117 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Brighton. You can travel on this route with either Greater Anglia or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Bishops Stortford to Brighton start from £31.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Bishops Stortford to Brighton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bishops Stortford to Brighton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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