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Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN)

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£87

Average price

£87

Fastest journey

2 h 34 m

Average duration

2 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

156 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

05:322h41

Cambridge North (CMB)

08:13Brighton station (BTN)

£871One-way

1 change

06:022h41

Cambridge North (CMB)

08:43Brighton station (BTN)

£871One-way

1 change

06:282h45

Cambridge North (CMB)

09:13Brighton station (BTN)

£871One-way

1 change

06:582h45

Cambridge North (CMB)

09:43Brighton station (BTN)

£871One-way

1 change

07:282h45

Cambridge North (CMB)

10:13Brighton station (BTN)

£871One-way

1 change

Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Great NorthernGreat Northern	05:32 Cambridge North (CMB)	2h41	08:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Great NorthernGreat Northern	06:02 Cambridge North (CMB)	2h41	08:43 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia	06:07 Cambridge North (CMB)	2h41	08:48 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Great NorthernGreat Northern	06:28 Cambridge North (CMB)	2h45	09:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia	06:38 Cambridge North (CMB)	2h40	09:18 Brighton station (BTN)	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN)

Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

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

156 km

Average train duration

2h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 46m

First train

10:11

Last train

12:32

Price information

Train providers: Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia trains Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN)

Buy your official Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) from £26 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

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.

Train information from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £26

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Great Northern from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £93
Great Northern frequency: 14 a day

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £39
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN).

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) is on average 2 h 40 min for the 97 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Brighton station (BTN) from Cambridge North (CMB) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 08: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) leaves at 10: 11.

There are 10 trains a day from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) which require at least one change with Thameslink, Great Northern or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Thameslink, Great Northern or Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cambridge North (CMB) and Brighton station (BTN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Brighton station (BTN) from Cambridge North (CMB) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cambridge North (CMB) to Brighton station (BTN) including taking a train or coach.