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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hassocks | Brighton | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Burgess Hill | Brighton | No tags | ||||
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| Train | Burgess Hill | Brighton | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Hickstead to Brighton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hickstead to Brighton by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hickstead to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Hickstead to Brighton start from $9. The average price for this train route is around $12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hickstead to Brighton?
The average train ride duration from Hickstead to Brighton is 13m, covering a distance of 9 miles (14 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators service the Hickstead to Brighton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hickstead to Brighton?
The earliest train departs from Hickstead to Brighton at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 10:28pm.
What is the best train operator from Hickstead to Brighton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hickstead to Brighton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hickstead to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hickstead to Brighton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hickstead to Brighton was searched and found on Jan 25, 2026 with a price of $9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hickstead to Brighton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $9 to $17 for a train ticket from Hickstead to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2026-01-27.
