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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$70
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$116
Fastest journey on Aug 29
4 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
4 h 18 m
Trains on Aug 29
11
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Brighton will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Euston to London VictoriaOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Brighton:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Brighton costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (4h 8m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $145 (€117) compared to roughly $115 (€93) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33412+ G27079+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 8:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h23 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C16921+ W33562+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27079 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h17 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
C16921 · C17948 · Y80811+ G88085 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h55 | 2:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 5 transfers | |
C16924 · Y80822 · C17756+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h03 | 2:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 5 transfers | |
C16924 · Y80822+ G27788 · G88095 | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h32 | 3:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4 transfers | |
W33621+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27080 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h14 | 12:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W33727+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27081 | 9:05 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h22 | 1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C16926+ W33590+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27081 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h15 | 1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
C16926 · C17756 · Y80822+ G27788 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h53 | 3:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 5 transfers | |
C16928 · Y80834+ G27790 · G88647 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h32 | 4:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4 transfers | |
C16928 · Y80834 · C17985+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h02 | 3:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Brighton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 8:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Brighton Railway Station -> Churchill Square, Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Brighton trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, 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.
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.
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
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