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The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Brighton
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
390 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Brighton will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Penzance 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 390 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 47 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.
04:036h45
Penzance10:48Brighton
£951One-way
0 changes
08:107h47
Penzance15:57Brighton
£1621One-way
0 changes
04:036h45
Penzance10:48Brighton
£951One-way
0 changes
08:107h47
Penzance15:57Brighton
£1621One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Penzance to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 390 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to Brighton train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:03 Penzance | 6h45 | 10:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:10 Penzance | 7h47 | 15:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Penzance to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 45m |
First train 04:24 |
Last train 21:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Penzance to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Penzance and Brighton from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 45m
Cheapest Price
£79
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Penzance to Brighton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Penzance to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Penzance to Brighton.
Booking trains from Penzance to Brighton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Penzance to Brighton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £79, while the average price tends to be around £96.
The train distance from Penzance to Brighton is 390 km.
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Brighton is by flight, costing approximately £27.
The train journey from Penzance to Brighton covers a distance of 390 km and takes approximately 6h 45m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Penzance that goes to Brighton is Penzance station (PNZ), and it arrives at Brighton station (BTN).
To get from Penzance to Brighton, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
The first train from Penzance to Brighton leaves at 4:24.
The last train from Penzance to Brighton departs at 21:45.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Penzance to Brighton.
Yes, you can take the train from Penzance to Brighton.
Trains from Penzance to Brighton run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Penzance to Brighton.
There is no night train service from Penzance to Brighton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Brighton
Penzance
Brighton
The major train station for departures in Penzance is Penzance. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penzance for your trip from Penzance to Brighton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
Parking
- Car Park: Winter Prices
Accessibility
- 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 the platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no 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 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Penzance
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
The major train station for arrivals in Brighton is Aldrington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aldrington for your journey to Brighton from Penzance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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. 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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