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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 on 30 Aug
£90
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£102
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
6 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
6 h 37 m
Trains on 30 Aug
27
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Brighton will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
To travel from Newcastle to Brighton you need to make at least 3 changes.
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G26108Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 471 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£87 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £141 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Newcastle to Brighton trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C01967+ W45719 | On time 7:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 12:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G08176+ G27080+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 8:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 12:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01938+ C02721 | On time 8:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 13:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G08179+ G27082+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 9:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 13:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ C02637 | On time 9:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h49 | 14:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01923+ W45721 | On time 9:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 14:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27084 | On time 10:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 14:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01935+ C02735 | On time 10:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 15:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G80050+ G27086+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 11:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 15:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80050+ C02643 | On time 11:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h49 | 16:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01973+ C02728 | On time 11:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 16:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G80054+ G27088+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 12:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 16:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01957+ G27057+ G88119+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 12:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h00 | 17:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G25707+ W45723 | 12:54 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h24 | 17:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27058 | On time 13:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 17:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01979+ C02652 | On time 13:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h49 | 18:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01951+ C02717 | On time 13:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 18:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01951+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27059 | On time 13:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h00 | 18:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80068+ G27060+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 14:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 18:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80068+ C02660 | On time 14:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h49 | 19:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01908+ C02713 | 14:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 19:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G80074+ G27066+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 15:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 19:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01977+ C02752 | On time 15:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 20:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01977+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27068+ G88149 | On time 15:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h00 | 20:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C02044+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27070 | On time 15:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h59 | 20:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80079+ C02691 | On time 16:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h49 | 21:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01933+ C02733 | On time 16:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 21:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01933+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27072 | On time 16:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h00 | 21:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C02069+ G27074+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 17:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 21:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01929+ C02731 | On time 17:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 22:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G80092+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G77328 | On time 18:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h36 | 23:00 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C01910+ C02751 | On time 18:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 23:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C01910+ G77336+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 18:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h02 | 23:29 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80098+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G77341 | On time 19:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h33 | 23:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Newcastle to Brighton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 471 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 471 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 21:40 |
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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
Anyone searching for trains between Newcastle and Brighton will find themselves spoilt for choice. On a typical day there are several trains available every hour, which means travellers can be as flexible as they like. Despite the long distance, most train journeys between Newcastle and Brighton only require one change and take less than 5 hours in total.
The vast majority of trains along this route are provided by London North Eastern Railway. Most of these journeys include one change, though some may require two. Grand Central Trains also offers four or five journeys per day, while First Hull Trains offers up to one journey per day. Both Grand Central Trains and First Hull Trains usually require two train changes per journey.
Travellers visiting Brighton from Newcastle should allow a minimum of 4 hours 20 minutes for their journey. This is the quickest journey time available when travelling with London North Eastern Railway. Journey times vary quite a bit, though, so it’s always best to double-check when booking. The average train journey between Newcastle and Brighton will take around 4 hours 45 minutes. Some connecting services may take longer, depending on the wait times at transfer stations.
On average there are around 45 - 55 trains between Newcastle and Brighton per day. Night trains are available but the journey may take longer than average. Departures are spread through the entire day giving travellers a wide variety of options during daylight hours.
Departure train station: Newcastle Station is conveniently located in Newcastle’s city centre. The station is built above one of Newcastle’s five Metro stations. Following redevelopment in 2013, the newly expanded station boasts a wide variety of modern retail outlets and restaurants.
Arrival train station: Brighton’s main railway station is smaller than Newcastle’s, but is also centrally located just a five-minute walk away from the main shopping district. It offers essential amenities like public toilets, free Wi-Fi and places to eat.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Brighton trains use the Newcastle to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
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.
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
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