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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£160
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£353
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
7 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 38 m
Trains on 20 Sept
11
Distance
595 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £353 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
To travel from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
21:4510h58Ayr station (AYR)8:43Brighton station (BTN)£1601One-way2 changes- 9:157h38Ayr station (AYR)16:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 10:157h38Ayr station (AYR)17:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 11:157h38Ayr station (AYR)18:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 12:157h38Ayr station (AYR)19:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 9:157h38Ayr station (AYR)16:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 10:157h38Ayr station (AYR)17:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 11:157h38Ayr station (AYR)18:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 12:157h38Ayr station (AYR)19:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
- 13:157h38Ayr station (AYR)20:53Brighton station (BTN)£3721One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £178 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £178, while a flight costs an average of £302.
Distance: 595 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£178 Average Price Cheapest | £302 Average Price | £122 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN):
A train is £124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average £302.
Other travel options to Brighton station (BTN) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (7h 42m by train vs 7h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £178 compared to roughly £122 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 16:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 17:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| 11:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 18:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| 12:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 19:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| 13:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 20:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
| 14:15 Ayr station (AYR) | 7h38 | 21:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £178 but you can travel from only £58 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 595 km distance in 7h 28m.
Distance 595 km |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £178 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 28m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 23:05 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo trains will get you between Ayr station (AYR) and Brighton station (BTN) from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr station (AYR) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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