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De La Warr Pavilion
Leading contemporary arts venue in a celebrated modernist building. Visit for exhibitions, design interest, and major cultural events by the sea.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bexhill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.78. The journey takes 57m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Brighton to Bexhill run on average 17 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Bexhill — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bexhill trip today.
Leading contemporary arts venue in a celebrated modernist building. Visit for exhibitions, design interest, and major cultural events by the sea.
Local museum covering Bexhill’s social history, archaeology, costumes, and seaside heritage. A compact, useful introduction to the town.
Gallery within Bexhill Museum focused on motoring heritage. Worth seeing because Bexhill hosted Britain’s first motor race in 1902.
Wide shingle beach and promenade ideal for walking, sea views, and classic south coast atmosphere. One of the town’s main leisure areas.
Historic heart of Bexhill with lanes, cottages, church, and castle remains. Best area for atmosphere and a sense of the town before the resort era.
Linear promenade walk along the beach with open views and frequent seating. A practical, relaxing route for visitors in all seasons.
A classic Sussex sea fish, usually pan-fried or baked. It reflects Bexhill's coastal setting and long link to fresh catches from the English Channel.
Smoked herring fillets, traditionally eaten on the Sussex coast. They are valued for their rich flavour and connection to local fishing heritage.
A Sussex staple made with local beef and ale in gravy under a pastry lid. It is a comforting pub dish common across East Sussex.
Established independent Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere in central Bexhill.
Well-known casual venue for breakfast, brunch, coffee and light lunches, popular for its welcoming style and reliable quality.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant known for fish and chips, shellfish and relaxed coastal dining close to the promenade.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, but summer stays, rail fares, and seafront restaurants can raise daily costs.
Service is often included or optional. If not included, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Bexhill Railway Station -> Bexhill Town Centre, Bexhill
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Bexhill 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 Bexhill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Bexhill trains use the Brighton to Bexhill station pair, with some services arriving at Collington. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Bexhill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Bexhill is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Bexhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bexhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Bexhill. ATMs are available at Bexhill.
Ticket office support is available at Bexhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bexhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bexhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bexhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step free access via long steep ramps (over 400m/gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Collington is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Collington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Collington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Collington: Parking.
Available at Collington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Collington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to each platform from either side. Access between platforms via steep ramps (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is at the entrance to platform 1, 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: No.
Cooden Beach is 3 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Cooden Beach has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Cooden Beach.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cooden Beach: Parking.
Available at Cooden Beach: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cooden Beach: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramps to platforms (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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.
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