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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
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Polegate to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polegate to Brighton will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Polegate 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 27 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Polegate to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 27 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Polegate to Brighton trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:04 Polegate | 0h35 | 9:39 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:04 Polegate | 0h35 | 10:39 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Polegate to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 35m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:41 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Polegate 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 Polegate to Brighton trains use the Polegate to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Polegate and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Polegate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Polegate.
Ticket office support is available at Polegate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Polegate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Polegate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Polegate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient). Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is at the main entrance on platform 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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.
Moulsecoomb is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Moulsecoomb has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Moulsecoomb.
ATMs are available at Moulsecoomb.
Available at Moulsecoomb: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moulsecoomb.
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