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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Garden, showing major exhibitions in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 23 Sept
44
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bromley to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bromley to Brighton will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Bromley to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
G26413 · G88624+
P87240
C18658+
G14459+
W45524
C18668+
G14328+
W45520
C18463+
W28955+
W45525
C18467+
W28101+
W45545
G77303+
P86631
G77295+
P86623
G77311+
P86636
G77319+
P86643
G77335+
P86656Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bromley to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 65 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bromley to Brighton:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bromley to Brighton costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 8m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £14 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.
The table below shows live departures for Bromley to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P88153+ G26284+ G77295+ W04359 | 8:00 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h57 | 9:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P87016+ G26780 · G26387+ G77295 | 8:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 9:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 4 changes | |
P87746 · P87431+ W45524 | 8:12 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 10:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18658 · W45524+ G14459 | 8:12 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h01 | 10:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86623+ G77295 | 8:18 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h39 | 9:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C18507+ G26389+ G77303+ W04362 | 8:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 10:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P87041+ L12093+ G26786 · G26389 | 8:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 10:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 4 changes | |
C18668 · W45520+ G14328 | 8:42 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h01 | 10:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86631+ G77303 | 8:48 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h39 | 10:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
P87067+ L12098+ G26792 · G26392 | 9:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 10:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 4 changes | |
P87754 · P87443+ W45523 | 9:12 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 11:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18671 · W45523+ W28913 | 9:12 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h01 | 11:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86636+ G77311 | 9:18 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h39 | 10:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C18463+ W04374+ G26395+ G77319 | 9:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C18463 · W45525+ W28955 | 9:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h20 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P88176+ W45430+ W04377+ G26176 | 9:30 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h18 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P87093+ L12103+ G26798 · G26395 | 9:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 4 changes | |
P87093+ W45525+ G26798+ L12103 | 9:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h10 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P86131+ G26174+ W45489 | 9:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h45 | 11:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P87758 · P87449+ W45525 | 9:42 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86643+ G77319 | 9:48 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h39 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C18467+ W04380+ G26399+ G77327 | 9:53 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 11:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C18467 · W45545+ W28101 | 9:53 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h20 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P88187+ W45472+ W04383+ G26182 | 10:00 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h18 | 12:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P86137+ G26176+ W45430 | 10:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h45 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P87121+ L12108+ G26804 · G26399 | 10:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 11:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 4 changes | |
P87762 · P87455+ W45545 | 10:12 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18464 · W32982+ W28954 | 10:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h20 | 12:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18464+ W04386+ G26402+ G77335 | 10:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 12:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P86142+ G26182+ W45472 | 10:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h45 | 12:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P87151+ W32982+ G26810+ L12113 | 10:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h10 | 12:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P86656+ G77335 | 10:48 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h39 | 12:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
P87770 · P87469+ W32976 | 11:12 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 13:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86661+ G77344 | 11:18 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h40 | 12:58 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C18461+ W04398+ G26409+ G77350 | 11:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 13:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C18461 · W45569+ W28113 | 11:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h20 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86150+ G26190+ W45482 | 11:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h45 | 13:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P87210+ W45569+ G26822+ L12123 | 11:33 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h10 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P87774 · P87476+ W45569 | 11:42 Bromley North (BMN) | 2h01 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18460+ W04404+ G26413+ G77356 | 11:53 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 13:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P87240+ G26413 · G88624 | 12:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h03 | 14:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P86153+ G77356 | 12:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h54 | 13:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
P86153+ G26192+ W45436 | 12:03 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h45 | 13:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C18465+ W04410+ G26416+ G77362 | 12:23 Bromley South (BMS) | 2h04 | 14:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Bromley to Brighton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Garden, showing major exhibitions in a restored historic building.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering local history, fashion, decorative art and changing exhibitions.
Seafront gallery dedicated to photography and contemporary visual culture, with changing exhibitions and events.
Narrow historic lanes filled with independent shops and characterful passages, ideal for a classic Brighton wander.
Bohemian shopping district known for street art, vintage stores, market atmosphere and a strong local feel.
Large central green space with formal gardens, open lawns, playgrounds and easy access from the station and seafront.
Fresh herring traditionally smoked over oak, a Sussex speciality long linked to the old fishing trade around Brighton and nearby coastal towns.
Classic British fish and chips made with fresh local catch and chips by the seaside; a staple meal closely tied to Brighton’s coastal identity.
A long-standing Brighton favourite: dry-cured pork sausages, usually grilled or fried, known locally through the city’s famous sausage makers.
Elegant restaurant serving seasonal British tasting menus in a refined but welcoming setting close to the seafront.
Lively modern Indian restaurant in The Lanes, known for creative small plates, bold flavours and a stylish atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fish, oysters and classic British dishes in a polished room near the city centre.
Moderate for a UK seaside city. Hotels and dining are pricier than many British towns, but buses, casual eats and supermarket options help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley 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.

Most Bromley to Brighton trains use the Bromley South to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare Bromley and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bromley South has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bromley South.
ATMs are available at Bromley South.
Ticket office support is available at Bromley South. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bromley South: Parking, WC.
Available at Bromley South: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley South: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Eden Park is 3 km from Bromley city centre. Public transport options include:
Eden Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Eden Park.
Ticket office support is available at Eden Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eden Park: Parking.
Available at Eden Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eden Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services to London. There is no step free access to Platform 2.Only step access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Bromley North has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bromley North.
Ticket office support is available at Bromley North. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bromley North: Parking, WC.
Available at Bromley North: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via station concourse. Please note, no other station on this branch line have full step free access, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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