The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Brighton
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Brighton will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 4 trains that leave Loughborough for Brighton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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 and coach for Loughborough to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 228 km
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£81 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:47 Loughborough | 4h10 | 10:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:17 Loughborough | 3h29 | 10:46 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:42 Loughborough | 4h04 | 11:46 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:52 Loughborough | 4h15 | 12:07 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Brighton
Trains from Loughborough to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Brighton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Brighton from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Brighton
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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
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