- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£46
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£46
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
3 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
3 h 2 m
Trains on 30 Aug
32
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Cambridge will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
To travel from Brighton to Cambridge you need to make at least 3 changes.
W45779+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale+
F16207 · P66386
F16207+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
C82259
W45791+
P76316+
C37389
W45785+
P76299+
C37703
W45755+
P76305+
C37746
W45779+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale+
F16207 · P66386
W45801+
P66410 · F16205+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale
W45806+
P66481 · F16201+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale
W45792+
P66434 · F16203+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale
W45756+
P66052 · F16199+
Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham HaleOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 154 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Cambridge trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45731 | On time 8:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h21 | 10:35 Cambridge South | 0 changesdirect | |
W45697 | On time 8:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h21 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 0 changesdirect | |
C02740 | On time 9:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h21 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 0 changesdirect | |
W45704 | On time 9:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h21 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 0 changesdirect | |
C02724 | On time 10:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h21 | 12:35 Cambridge South | 0 changesdirect | |
C02616 · C02742 | On time 10:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 2h37 | 13:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brighton to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 3:43 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Cambridge trains use the Brighton to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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