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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 18 Sept
£60
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£95
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 25 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
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 £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Nottingham to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
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W45569Omio 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 an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £96.
Distance: 246 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Brighton:
A coach is £79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Brighton costing on average £96.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 6m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £96 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W70680+ W45430 | 8:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h36 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C21829 · C21667+ W45430 | 8:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h32 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W70683+ W45545 | 8:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h23 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W70685+ W32982 | 9:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 12:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W70688+ W32976 | 9:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h23 | 13:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W70691+ W45569 | 10:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W70720+ W45570 | 15:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h33 | 18:45 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C21828 · W70812+ W45411 | 15:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h34 | 18:51 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C21692+ W45562 | 15:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h25 | 19:15 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W70747+ W45409 | 16:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h39 | 19:51 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C21610 · W70816+ W45409 | 16:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h34 | 19:51 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W70725+ W45579 | 16:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h24 | 20:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 3:14 |
Last train 22:02 |
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Nottingham to Brighton trains use the Nottingham to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: 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.
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.
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