The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Brighton
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Brighton will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
To travel from Oxford to Brighton you need to make at least 2 changes.
P08982 · P08173 · P08528+
Y37028
C23546+
P08528+
Y37028
P09884 · P08174+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
Y30610
C23546+
P08432+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
Y36857
P08566+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
Y36862
P08565+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
Y30602
P08566+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
Y36862
P09884 · P08174+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
Y30610
C23546+
P08432+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
Y36857
P08982 · P08173 · P08528+
Y37028Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 £31, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 129 km
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£60 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Oxford to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23546+ P08432+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y36857 | On time 08:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h02 | 11:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C23546+ P08528+ Y37028 | On time 08:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h27 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P08982 · P08173 · P08528+ Y37028 | On time 08:27 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h16 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
P08565+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ Y30602 | On time 08:47 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P08566+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y36862 | On time 09:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
P09884 · P08174+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ Y30610 | On time 09:04 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h53 | 11:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Brighton
Trains from Oxford to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern, South Western Railway from Oxford to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Oxford and Brighton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Chiltern Railways
Southern
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Gatwick Express
FAQs: Oxford to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
- 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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