The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston to Brighton
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston to Brighton will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Boston for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Boston to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston to Brighton trains for today, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:52 Boston | 4h05 | 11:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:51 Boston | 4h00 | 17:51 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston to Brighton
Trains from Boston to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 239 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 18:51 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Boston to Brighton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Boston and Brighton from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston 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 Boston and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B- Level to Grantham bound platforms. Footbridge to Skegness bound platform (access to Skegness platform available via ramp and foot crossing at certain times only when staff are available). Access to platform 2 is via the barrow crossing. Access to platform 2 from the car park in Asda is by Radar key only. This station doesn't have any tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the station approach outside the station booking hall.
- 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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