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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Brighton
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to Brighton will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Of the 2 trains that leave Penrith for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 462 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 21 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, coach and flight for Penrith to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 462 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £150 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Brighton
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Trains from Penrith to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 462 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 462 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 19:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Penrith to Brighton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith and Brighton from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penrith to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Penrith and Brighton
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
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