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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Brighton will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 43 trains that leave Luton for Brighton on Wed, Jun 10, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.
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W45563
W45595
W45551
W45558
W45608 · G28268
W45604 · W45427
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G77319+
C82810
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G77335
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G77300Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Brighton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Brighton costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.58 (€-2.91). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 53m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Brighton trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45556 | On time 2:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 4:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45546 | On time 2:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 4:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45574 | On time 3:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 5:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45416 | On time 3:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 5:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45576 | On time 4:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h02 | 6:15 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45486 · W45480 | 4:20 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 6:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45570 | On time 4:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h02 | 6:45 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45397 · W45411 | On time 4:51 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 6:51 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45562 | 5:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h02 | 7:15 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45487 · W45386 | On time 5:20 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 7:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45598 | On time 5:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 7:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45579 | On time 6:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h01 | 8:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45593 | On time 6:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 8:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45563 | 7:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45547+ C82910+ G77300 | On time 7:29 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h58 | 9:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W45595 | On time 7:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45591 | On time 8:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45581 | On time 8:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45587 | On time 9:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45585 | On time 9:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45568 | 10:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 12:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02770 | On time 10:41 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h19 | 1:00 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45582 | On time 11:11 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h14 | 1:25 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
W45567 | 12:11 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h17 | 2:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45586 · W45577 | On time 2:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h52 | 5:33 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45584 | On time 3:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h29 | 6:10 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45575 | 4:09 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h17 | 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32981 | 4:38 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h05 | 6:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45560 | 5:08 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h05 | 7:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45532 | 6:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 8:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45418 | 6:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 8:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45604 · W45427 | 6:52 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h56 | 8:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45522 | 7:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45608 · G28268 | 7:22 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h56 | 9:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45426+ C82790+ G77287 | 7:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 9:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W45524 | 8:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32958+ C82800+ G77303 | 8:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W45520 | 8:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45523 | 9:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32966+ C82810+ G77319 | 9:29 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h58 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W45525 | 9:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45545 | 10:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45384+ C82820+ G77335 | 10:29 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h58 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W32982 | 10:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32976 | 11:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45569 | 11:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45551 | 12:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45558 | 12:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 2:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45561 | 1:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45554 | 1:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 3:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Luton to Brighton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for ambitious installations and events.
Local museum focused on craft, design, film, toys, and community creativity in a historic villa.
Historic maze of narrow lanes filled with independent shops and classic Brighton atmosphere near the seafront.
Bohemian shopping and street-art district known for indie stores, colorful streets, and youthful energy.
Classic promenade area for walking, beach views, sunsets, and easy access to major attractions.
A traditional hard-boiled stick of seaside sugar candy, closely associated with Brighton’s pier and beach culture.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic British seaside meal and especially popular in Brighton.
A rich local fish dish, usually smoked haddock baked with cream and cheese, linked to Sussex coastal cooking.
One of Brighton’s most established seafood restaurants, serving oysters, fish and refined British classics in an elegant setting.
A highly regarded central Brighton restaurant serving bold Indian dishes with a modern presentation and lively atmosphere.
A stylish seafood and champagne bar in The Lanes, popular for oysters, shellfish platters and celebratory meals.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining near the seafront. Budget options exist, but overall costs are above average.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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