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Brighton to Shortlands Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Brighton to Shortlands, starting from £10.00 and averaging £29.10. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 42m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:13 6h 41m, Changes required Brighton	05:54 +1 Shortlands		Find Tickets
23:13 7h 37m, Changes required Brighton	06:50 +1 Shortlands	London Overground	Find Tickets
23:44 7h 24m, Changes required London Road (Brighton)	07:08 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Brighton to Shortlands Train Route Details

First train

04:12

Last train

23:44

Departure station

Brighton

Arrival station

Shortlands

Journey time

1h 42m

Distance

65 km

Price

£10.00*

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Brighton to Shortlands

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Brighton to Shortlands can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Brighton to Shortlands, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Brighton to Shortlands ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Brighton to Shortlands more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Brighton to Shortlands train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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