Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Great Western Railway
Thameslink

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Shiplake to Brighton by train

First train

06:11

Last train

22:35

Departure station

Shiplake

Arrival station

Brighton

Journey time

From 2h 32m

Distance

57 miles (92 km)

Frequency

7 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Shiplake to Brighton in 2 hours 32 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Shiplake to Brighton? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 59 minutes to travel the 57 miles (92 km) from Shiplake to Brighton by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern to Brighton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Shiplake to Brighton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Brighton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Shiplake to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Shiplake to Brighton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Brighton from Shiplake?

To get to Brighton from Shiplake, why not take the train? With 7 trains per day and an average journey time of 2 hours and 59 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Shiplake to Brighton by train?

On average, it takes around 2 hours and 59 minutes to travel from Shiplake to Brighton by train, although you can get there in 2 hours and 32 minutes on the fastest services. With 7 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from Shiplake to Brighton?

The fastest time a train can travel the 57 miles (92 km) from Shiplake to Brighton is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Shiplake to Brighton?

There are no direct trains that run between Shiplake and Brighton. You’ll need to make at least 2 changes along the way.

Cheap train tickets from Shiplake to Brighton

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

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 Shiplake 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.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.