St Ives to Brighton train with Great Western Rail

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£66

Average price

£74

Fastest journey

7 h 16 m

Average duration

7 h 38 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

384 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from St Ives to Brighton will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave St Ives 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 384 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 59 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.

Great Western Rail
07:077h59
St Ives
15:06Brighton
£661One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
08:027h16
St Ives
15:18Brighton
£821One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for St Ives to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. 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 £57, and a flight costs an average of £42.

Distance: 384 km

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Flight

£82

Average Price

£66

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Cheapest

£82

Average Price

7h 33m

Average total duration

7h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 12m

Average total duration

12h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

St Ives to Brighton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western07:07 St Ives
7h59
15:06 Brighton0 changesdirect
great_western08:02 St Ives
7h16
15:18 Brighton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from St Ives to Brighton

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Trains from St Ives to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £42 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 £42
Distance
384 km
Average train duration
7h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£45
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
7h 16m
First train
04:24
Last train
22:10
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 £42

Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from St Ives to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between St Ives and Brighton from £42. 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
7h 16m
Cheapest Price
£45
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

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 49m
Cheapest Price
£158
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: St Ives to Brighton train

FAQs: Travel by train from St Ives 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 St Ives to Brighton.
FAQs
Booking trains from St Ives to Brighton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from St Ives to Brighton, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cost of a train ticket from St Ives to Brighton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £45, while the average price tends to be around £82.
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Brighton is by flight, costing approximately £42.
The train station in St Ives that goes to Brighton is St Ives station (SIV), and it arrives at Brighton station (BTN).
The train distance from St Ives to Brighton is 384 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Ives to Brighton.
The train journey from St Ives to Brighton covers a distance of 384 km and takes approximately 7h 16m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from St Ives to Brighton.
The first train from St Ives to Brighton leaves at 4:24.
The last train from St Ives to Brighton departs at 22:10.
Trains from St Ives to Brighton run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Ives to Brighton.
There is no night train service from St Ives to Brighton.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Brighton

St Ives
Brighton
The major train station for departures in St Ives is St Ives. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Ives for your trip from St Ives to Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Ives
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace

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