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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£89

Average price

£118

Fastest journey

3 h 28 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Trains per day

Distance

246 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brighton to Nottingham will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Nottingham you need to make at least one change.

C21644+X78070
14:193h32
Brighton station (BTN)
17:51Nottingham station (NOT)
£891One-way
1 change
W70865+X78071
13:473h30
Brighton station (BTN)
17:17Nottingham station (NOT)
£891One-way
1 change
W70875+X78068
15:193h32
Brighton station (BTN)
18:51Nottingham station (NOT)
£891One-way
1 change
C21658+X78069
14:473h28
Brighton station (BTN)
18:15Nottingham station (NOT)
£891One-way
1 change
C21646+X78074
12:193h58
Brighton station (BTN)
16:17Nottingham station (NOT)
£891One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 246 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£64 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Nottingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Nottingham trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C02606+C21551	On time 4:12 Brighton station (BTN)	3h39	7:51 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02657+W70851	On time 5:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h24	8:52 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+W70853+G77236	On time 5:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h29	9:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
C02639+W70853	5:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	9:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+W70855+G77241	On time 6:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	9:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
C02658+W70855	On time 6:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	9:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C21552+G77246	On time 6:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h30	10:09 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
W45714+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+C01999+C59720	6:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	10:25 Nottingham station (NOT)	3 changes
C02667+C21552	On time 6:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h11	10:09 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C21553+G77249	On time 7:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	10:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
C02620+C21553	On time 7:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	10:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C21554+G77254	On time 7:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h29	11:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
W45700+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+C02037+C59724	On time 7:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	11:25 Nottingham station (NOT)	3 changes
C02623+C21554	On time 7:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	11:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+W70864+G77257	On time 8:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	11:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
C02689+W70864	On time 8:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	11:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+W70867+G77262	8:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h29	12:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
W45697+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+C02051+C59726	On time 8:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	12:25 Nottingham station (NOT)	3 changes
C02687+W70867	On time 8:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	12:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C21555+G77265	On time 9:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	12:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2 changes
C02674+C21555	9:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	12:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02668+W70873	On time 9:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	13:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02616+W70876	On time 10:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	13:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02678+W70878	10:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	14:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02627+W70887	On time 12:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	15:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02675+W70890	12:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	16:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02644+W70893	On time 13:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	16:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02650+C21557	On time 13:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	17:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02618+W70898	On time 14:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	17:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
G28270+W70899	On time 14:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	18:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02647+C21558	On time 15:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h24	18:52 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02632+W70904	On time 15:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h10	19:08 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02656+C21559	On time 16:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	19:51 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02646+W70907	On time 16:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h11	20:09 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C02653+W70909	On time 17:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h21	20:49 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change

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East Midlands Railway as well as Thameslink offer trains services from Brighton to Nottingham.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 10m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

246 km

Average train duration

3h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 10m

First train

3:22

Last train

21:58

Cheapest Month

Dec

Cheapest Day

Thu

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

5 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from Brighton to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Nottingham from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 10m

Cheapest Price

£26

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)

Quiet zone

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

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

6h 49m

Cheapest Price

£132

Thameslink frequency

25 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

Learn more about Thameslink

FAQs: Brighton to Nottingham train

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

The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Nottingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £64.

The train journey from Brighton to Nottingham covers a distance of 246 km and takes approximately 3h 10m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Brighton to Nottingham is 246 km.

The first train from Brighton to Nottingham leaves at 3:22.

The last train from Brighton to Nottingham departs at 21:58.

Trains from Brighton to Nottingham run approximately 7 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Brighton to Nottingham.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Nottingham.

To get from Brighton to Nottingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Brighton to Nottingham.

The train station in Brighton that goes to Nottingham is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Nottingham station (NOT).

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Nottingham is by coach, costing approximately £12.

Booking trains from Brighton to Nottingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Brighton to Nottingham offers varied scenery, including views of the South Downs and glimpses of the English countryside, though it is not considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK.

A day trip from Brighton to Nottingham is not feasible as the travel time is 3h 10m each way. Trains run 6 times per day.

In Nottingham, visitors can explore the historic Nottingham Castle with its panoramic views and museum exhibits or visit Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion in a deer park that houses the Nottingham Natural History Museum. The City of Caves offers a fascinating underground adventure through the sandstone caves, while Nottingham Contemporary showcases diverse art exhibitions. For a taste of history, stop by Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at Old Market Square, unwind at Attenborough Nature Reserve, or catch a performance at Nottingham Playhouse. Green's Windmill and Science Centre and The Arboretum also offer engaging experiences for all ages.

A stay of two to three days in Nottingham is generally recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Nottingham Castle, the City of Caves, and Wollaton Hall, while also enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.

Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Nottingham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Nottingham

Most Brighton to Nottingham trains use the Brighton to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brighton

Arrival train stations in Nottingham

Which Brighton station do trains to Nottingham leave from?

Trains from Brighton to Nottingham leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.89 · every ~6 min

Brighton 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 and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre

Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · £0.89 · every ~8 min

Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · £2 · every ~40 min

47, 52 · 14m · £2 · every ~4 min

Hove train station facilities and services

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.