Brighton to Great Yarmouth train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Great Yarmouth

Showing times and prices for 10 Nov

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

4 h 27 m

Average duration

4 h 49 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

236 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Great Yarmouth will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Great Yarmouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
04:565h11
Brighton
10:07Great Yarmouth
£271One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
07:394h27
Brighton
12:06Great Yarmouth
£311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Great Yarmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £40.

Distance: 236 km

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Coach

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£40

Average Price

4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Thameslink

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National Express

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Live departures

Brighton to Great Yarmouth train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Great Yarmouth trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_anglia04:56 Brighton
5h11
10:07 Great Yarmouth0 changesdirect
greater_anglia07:39 Brighton
4h27
12:06 Great Yarmouth0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Great Yarmouth

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Trains from Brighton to Great Yarmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 4h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
236 km
Average train duration
4h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
4h 25m
First train
04:12
Last train
20:17
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Great Yarmouth trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Great Yarmouth from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 8m
Cheapest Price
£109
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Brighton to Great Yarmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
To get from Brighton to Great Yarmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A stay of two to three days in Great Yarmouth is often ideal, allowing you to explore the seaside attractions, enjoy the local museums, and take in the scenic coastal walks.
Booking trains from Brighton to Great Yarmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Brighton to Great Yarmouth is 236 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Great Yarmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Brighton to Great Yarmouth covers a distance of 236 km and takes approximately 4h 25m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Great Yarmouth is by train, costing approximately £27.
The first train from Brighton to Great Yarmouth leaves at 4:12.
The last train from Brighton to Great Yarmouth departs at 20:17.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Great Yarmouth is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
Trains from Brighton to Great Yarmouth run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Great Yarmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Great Yarmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Great Yarmouth.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Great Yarmouth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Great Yarmouth

Brighton
Great Yarmouth
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your trip from Brighton to Great Yarmouth.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
Dining
  • The Grand Central
  • The Cyclist
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • £0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Brighton
  • Ibis Brighton City Centre
  • My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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