The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Brighton
Cheapest price
£291
Average price
£305
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
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 £305 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £291.
To travel from St Ives to Brighton you need to make at least 3 changes.
8:077h20St Ives15:27Brighton£2911One-way3 changes
9:027h25St Ives16:27Brighton£2911One-way3 changes
10:037h32St Ives17:35Brighton£2911One-way3 changes
10:338h02St Ives18:35Brighton£2911One-way4 changes
8:077h06St Ives15:13Brighton£3151One-way4 changes
8:077h06St Ives15:13Brighton£3151One-way4 changes
9:027h11St Ives16:13Brighton£3151One-way4 changes
11:037h12St Ives18:15Brighton£3281One-way4 changes
12:037h12St Ives19:15Brighton£3151One-way4 changes
8:077h20St Ives15:27Brighton£2911One-way3 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 £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 384 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£95 Average Price | £278 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Ives to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. 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 | |
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Compare prices and tickets St Ives to Brighton by train, coach or flight
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from St Ives to Brighton.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from St Ives to Brighton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from St Ives to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Brighton
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 £77 but you can travel from only £62 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 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Ives to Brighton trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Ives and Brighton from £62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Ives to Brighton train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
- Car Park: No
- 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. 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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