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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
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton you need to make at least 2 changes.
C22440 · W29148+
P85428
G77403 · C82527 · G26083+
J02079
G77403 · C82527 · G26083+
J02079
C22440 · W29148+
P85428
G77409 · C82537+
C02561+
J02075
G77409 · C82537+
J02075+
C02561
G77409 · C82537+
C02561+
J02075
G77403 · C82527 · G26083+
J02079
G77403 · C82527 · G26083+
J02079
C22440 · W29148+
P85428Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 44 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G77403 · C82527 · G26083+ J02079 | 8:08 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h57 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G77403 · C82527 · G26083+ J02079 | 8:11 High Brooms (HIB) | 1h54 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C22440 · W29148+ P85428 | 8:36 High Brooms (HIB) | 2h49 | 11:25 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C22440 · W29148+ P85428 | 8:41 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2h44 | 11:25 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G77409 · C82537+ J02075+ C02561 | 9:08 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h45 | 10:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G77409 · C82537+ J02075+ C02561 | 9:11 High Brooms (HIB) | 1h42 | 10:53 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 1:20 |
Last train 23:27 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
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