The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberystwyth to Brighton
Cheapest price
£217
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberystwyth to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberystwyth to Brighton will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £217.
To travel from Aberystwyth to Brighton you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aberystwyth to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 324 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£108 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aberystwyth to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberystwyth to Brighton trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:28 Aberystwyth | 7h56 | 01:24 Brighton | 2 changes | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 05:20 Aberystwyth | 6h23 | 11:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:29 Aberystwyth | 6h14 | 13:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:30 Aberystwyth | 6h13 | 15:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:29 Aberystwyth | 6h15 | 17:44 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:30 Aberystwyth | 6h14 | 19:44 Brighton | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberystwyth to Brighton
Trains from Aberystwyth to Brighton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £108 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 324 km distance in 6h 36m.
Distance 324 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £108 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 17:27 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Aberystwyth to Brighton trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Aberystwyth and Brighton from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberystwyth to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberystwyth to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberystwyth and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 17:40 Saturday 07:15 - 17:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Access to the station platform is possible via a short accessible ramp with handrails or four steps with handrails.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at side of the station opposite the station taxi rank
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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