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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
£20
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
12
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Brighton will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 12 trains that leave Luton for Brighton every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
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W45546Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 118 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Brighton trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W45532 | On time 6:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 8:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45418 | On time 6:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 8:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45522 | 7:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45608 · G28268 | 7:22 Luton station (LUT) | 1h56 | 9:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W45542 | 7:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45544 · W45401 | 7:52 Luton station (LUT) | 1h56 | 9:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W45524 | 8:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45520 | 8:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45523 | 9:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45525 | 9:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45545 | 10:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
X90948 | 10:42 Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 12:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32976 | 11:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 13:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45569 | 11:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45551 | 12:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 14:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45558 | 12:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 14:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45561 | 13:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 15:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45554 | 13:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 15:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45556 | 14:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 16:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45546 | 14:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 16:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45574 | 15:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 17:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45416 | 15:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 17:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45576 | 16:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h02 | 18:15 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45486+ X02706 | 16:20 Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 18:21 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W45570 | 16:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h02 | 18:45 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Luton to Brighton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 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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Brighton Station -> North Street, Brighton
Thameslink offers frequent direct trains from Luton to Brighton. The first daily departure is just after 3:00 a.m. with trains every half hour throughout the day. The final departure from Luton is around 22:45 p.m. Journey times are approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Sunday schedule has no direct trains and journeys require a change at London St Pancras and an Underground transfer to London Victoria.
Departure Station: Luton station is around 10 minutes walk north of the town centre. Local bus services stop by the entrance on Midland Road and at the main bus interchange on Station Road. There is a taxi rank close to the main entrance.
Arrival Station: Brighton station is on the northern side of the city centre, about 20 minutes walk from the beach. Local buses are available from the stops on Queens Road, Surrey Street and Frederick Place. There is a taxi rank in the station forecourt.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton to Brighton trains use the Luton to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Preston Park. Use this guide to compare Luton and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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