The cheapest and fastest trains from Long Eaton to Brighton
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Long Eaton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Long Eaton to Brighton will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Long Eaton 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 243 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.




Live departures
Long Eaton to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Long Eaton to Brighton trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:10 Long Eaton | 4h03 | 07:13 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:29 Long Eaton | 4h28 | 07:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:47 Long Eaton | 4h12 | 08:59 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Long Eaton to Brighton
Trains from Long Eaton to Brighton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 19:28 |
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FAQs: Long Eaton to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
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