- Must visit
Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmer to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falmer to Brighton will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Falmer for Brighton on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 10 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.




The table below shows live departures for Falmer to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:19 PM Falmer | 0h10 | 3:29 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:59 PM Falmer | 0h10 | 6:09 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Falmer to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (6 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 3 miles (6 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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