The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 61 trains that leave Eastbourne station (EBN) for Brighton station (BTN) on Mon, Jun 22, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 39 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.
G771998:30 PM0h39Eastbourne station (EBN)9:09 PMBrighton station (BTN)$141One-way0 transfers
G26357 · W291948:05 PM0h54Eastbourne station (EBN)8:59 PMBrighton station (BTN)$141One-way1 transfer
C82922 · W292958:33 PM0h56Eastbourne station (EBN)9:29 PMBrighton station (BTN)$141One-way1 transfer
G772049:30 PM0h39Eastbourne station (EBN)10:09 PMBrighton station (BTN)$141One-way0 transfers
G26363 · W293449:05 PM0h54Eastbourne station (EBN)9:59 PMBrighton station (BTN)$141One-way1 transfer
G771509:14 AM0h34Eastbourne station (EBN)9:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$221One-way0 transfers
G7720910:33 PM0h36Eastbourne station (EBN)11:09 PMBrighton station (BTN)$221One-way0 transfers
G270394:37 PM0h38Eastbourne station (EBN)5:15 PMBrighton station (BTN)$221One-way0 transfers
G771916:30 PM0h39Eastbourne station (EBN)7:09 PMBrighton station (BTN)$221One-way0 transfers
G771875:30 PM0h39Eastbourne station (EBN)6:09 PMBrighton station (BTN)$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN):
A train is $0.79 (€0.65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Brighton station (BTN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (40m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SN064800 · W29114 | On time 3:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 4:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN064200 · G26334 · W27815 | 3:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 4:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN064700 · W29149 | On time 4:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 5:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN064100 · G26340 · C22521 | On time 4:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 5:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN064000 · W29131 | 5:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN063900 · G26346 · C22542 | 5:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 6:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN063800 · W32839 | On time 6:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN063700 · G26353 · C22446 | On time 6:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 7:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN063600 · W29103 | On time 7:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN063500 · G26359 · C22564 | On time 7:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 8:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN063400 · W32844 | 8:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 9:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN063300 · G26365 · C22549 | 8:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 9:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN063200 · W29102 | On time 9:21 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h04 | 10:25 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN063100 · X63539 · W27846 | On time 9:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h29 | 11:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SN063000 · W29110 | On time 10:20 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h08 | 11:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN062900 · G27046 | 10:36 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h05 | 11:41 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
SN062800 · X63773 | 11:29 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h06 | 12:35 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
C82773 · W29167 | 4:49 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 5:33 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C09883 | 5:35 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h43 | 6:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26278_C83035 · W29331 | 5:50 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h09 | 6:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G27021 | 6:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h45 | 7:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77138 | 7:08 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h42 | 7:50 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27027 | 7:34 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h45 | 8:19 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77143 | 8:06 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h43 | 8:49 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27030 | 8:36 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h43 | 9:19 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C09944 | 8:55 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 9:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77150 | 9:14 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h34 | 9:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27034 | 9:36 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h42 | 10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C09939 | 9:55 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 10:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26298 · W29327 | 10:05 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h54 | 10:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77159 | 10:30 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h39 | 11:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82822 · W29314 | 10:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h56 | 11:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C09938 | 10:55 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 11:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26304 · W29343 | 11:05 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h54 | 11:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77163 | 11:30 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h39 | 12:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82832 · W29291 | 11:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h56 | 12:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C09930 | 11:55 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 12:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26310 · W32558 | 12:05 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h54 | 12:59 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77167 | 12:30 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h39 | 1:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82843 · G14457 | 12:33 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h56 | 1:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C09926 | 12:55 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 1:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26315 · W29303 | 1:05 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h54 | 1:59 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77171 | 1:30 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h39 | 2:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82852 · W29319 | 1:33 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h56 | 2:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W29124 | 1:55 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h44 | 2:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26321 · C09781 | 2:05 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h54 | 2:59 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G77175 | 2:30 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h39 | 3:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82862 · W32554 | 2:33 PM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 0h56 | 3:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN)
Trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Southern from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsSouthern trains will get you between Eastbourne station (EBN) and Brighton station (BTN) from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Eastbourne station (EBN) to Brighton station (BTN)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
- 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
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