The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Brighton
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Brighton will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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 Nottingham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 246 km
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3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Brighton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Nottingham | 3h43 | 10:43 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:31 Nottingham | 4h26 | 11:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:36 Nottingham | 3h42 | 11:18 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 Nottingham | 4h24 | 12:51 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:27 Nottingham | 4h32 | 13:59 Brighton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Brighton
Trains from Nottingham to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Brighton trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Brighton from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Train from Nottingham to Brighton: Journey Details
The train from Nottingham to Brighton takes around 4 hours. Trains are twice hourly with connections at either Grantham or London. The route is operated by East Midlands, Thameslink and Southern Trains. The first departure is first thing in the morning. and the last train leaves at around 9:00 p.m. Earlier and later trains involve a longer journey and reduced service operates on Sundays.
Taking the Train from Nottingham
Nottingham Station is a five-minute walk from the city centre. The city has a frequent bus service, operated by Nottingham City Buses and Trent Barton. Buses arrive at the station from the town and surrounding villages. The Nottingham Tram runs to the station from across the city and the Park and Rides at Phoenix Park and Hucknall. Taxi ranks are located outside the station.
Getting into Brighton by Train
Brighton is a traditional seaside resort with plenty to offer all ages. Palace Pier contains amusement arcades, a funfair and a classic fish and chip restaurant. The Brighton Eye is at the entrance to the pier, opposite Sea World Brighton, while the old beachside arches are home to quirky art shops and boutiques, as well as a fishing museum. In the town is the Regency domed extravaganza of the Brighton Pavilion and the cobbled streets of the famous shopping Lanes. Brighton Railway Station is just North of the city, approximately ten minutes by bus from the beach. Local trains from Brighton go along the coast while the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company provides frequent bus routes around the town and to surrounding villages. This is supplemented in term times by the Big Lemon Bus Company. A night bus service operates at weekends. Brighton Station has taxi ranks at the entrance.
FAQs: Nottingham to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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 toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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