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From St Albans City to Brighton, take the fastest train in 1 hour 44 minutes, typically 1 hour 48 minutes. Daily, 73 trains depart from St Albans City, with the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:23. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
16:57 | 1 hour 48 minutes, Direct | 18:45 | Thameslink | Find tickets |
17:02 | 1 hour 49 minutes, 1 change | 18:51 | Thameslink | Find tickets |
17:27 | 1 hour 48 minutes, Direct | 19:15 | Thameslink | Find tickets |
17:32 | 1 hour 49 minutes, 1 change | 19:21 | Thameslink | Find tickets |
17:47 | 3 hours 10 minutes, 3 change | 20:57 | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets |
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Taking the train from St Albans City to Brighton is both efficient and enjoyable, offering scenic views and comfort. With frequent departures from St Albans City, you can arrive at Brighton in just 1 hour 44 minutes, making it a quick and convenient option for travelling between these two places.

The fastest train journey time from St Albans City to Brighton is 1 hour 44 minutes . Use our Train Journey Planner to find direct trains, avoid transfers, and compare travel times for each route to see if there are fewer stops to make your journey seamless.
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St Albans City to Brighton trains are generally punctual, but delays or cancellations can occur due to weather, strikes, and other factors. After purchasing a ticket, use TrainPal to track live train updates. Before buying a ticket, our Train Journey Planner provides all necessary booking information. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations, click 'Search,' and view routes labelled 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest,' with all details displayed.
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