4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Brighton
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Brighton will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lancaster for Brighton 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 404 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Lancaster to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 404 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£115 Average Price | £142 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lancaster to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:13 Lancaster | 4h44 | 08:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:41 Lancaster | 4h16 | 14:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Brighton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and Brighton from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Brighton
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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