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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
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rye to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rye to Brighton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Rye to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
W29324 · C09938
W29312 · W29084
C09829 · C09926
C09847 · W29124
C09817 · C09939
C09817 · C09939
W29324 · C09938
W29312 · W29084
C09829 · C09926
C09847 · W29124The table below shows live departures for Rye 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C09817 · C09939 | On time 8:49 Rye station (RYE) | 1h50 | 10:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W29324 · C09938 | On time 9:48 Rye station (RYE) | 1h51 | 11:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W32546 · C09930 | On time 10:48 Rye station (RYE) | 1h51 | 12:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C09829 · C09926 | On time 11:48 Rye station (RYE) | 1h51 | 13:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C09847 · W29124 | On time 12:48 Rye station (RYE) | 1h51 | 14:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W29312 · W29084 | On time 13:48 Rye station (RYE) | 1h51 | 15:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Rye to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 22:49 |
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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 Rye 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 Rye to Brighton trains use the Rye to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Moulsecoomb. Use this guide to compare Rye and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rye has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rye.
Ticket office support is available at Rye.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rye: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Rye: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rye: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via a car park, street and level crossing (over 400m length). Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front. 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: 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.
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.
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: 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.
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