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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 on 18 Sept
£288
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£301
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
8
Distance
384 km
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 £301 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £288.
To travel from St Ives to Brighton you need to make at least 3 changes.
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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 an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 384 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £55 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to Brighton:
A coach is £14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to Brighton costing on average £55.
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to Brighton costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 11h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Brighton trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:07 St Ives | 7h06 | 15:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 8:07 St Ives | 7h20 | 15:27 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:02 St Ives | 7h11 | 16:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 9:02 St Ives | 7h25 | 16:27 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:03 St Ives | 7h32 | 17:35 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:33 St Ives | 8h02 | 18:35 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 11:03 St Ives | 7h12 | 18:15 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 12:03 St Ives | 7h12 | 19:15 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 12:03 St Ives | 7h31 | 19:34 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:33 St Ives | 7h54 | 20:27 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 13:03 St Ives | 7h11 | 20:14 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 14:03 St Ives | 7h10 | 21:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 14:03 St Ives | 7h24 | 21:27 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:33 St Ives | 7h40 | 22:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 16:03 St Ives | 7h10 | 23:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 16:03 St Ives | 7h54 | 23:57 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:33 St Ives | 8h55 | 2:28 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:37 St Ives | 9h06 | 6:43 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 21:37 St Ives | 9h06 | 6:43 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 22:48 St Ives | 14h25 | 13:13 Brighton | 4 changes | |
![]() | 22:48 St Ives | 15h39 | 14:27 Brighton | 3 changes | |
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Trains from St Ives to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 384 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
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 St Ives 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 St Ives to Brighton trains use the St Ives to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare St Ives and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Ives has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Ives: 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.
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.
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