- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with art, fashion, local history, and design collections.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newhaven to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newhaven to Brighton will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Newhaven for Brighton on Fri, Jun 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 28 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newhaven to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newhaven to Brighton:
A train is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newhaven to Brighton costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (28m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Newhaven to Brighton trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29309 | On time 6:02 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h27 | 6:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29331 | On time 6:32 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h27 | 6:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W28917 | On time 7:00 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h29 | 7:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29318 | On time 7:32 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h28 | 8:00 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32552 | On time 8:01 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h28 | 8:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29354 | On time 8:32 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h28 | 9:00 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29342 | On time 9:01 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h28 | 9:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32563 | On time 9:32 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h27 | 9:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29341 | On time 10:01 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h28 | 10:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29327 | On time 10:32 AM Newhaven Town (NVN) | 0h27 | 10:59 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newhaven to Brighton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with art, fashion, local history, and design collections.
Family-friendly museum in a Victorian villa, known for toys, film exhibits, craft, and local design displays.
Compact natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and educational exhibits.
Historic maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and distinctive character, central to Brighton's identity.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for colourful facades, indie culture, and lively local atmosphere.
Classic promenade area for walking, sea views, and easy access to major sights such as the pier and i360.
Fresh white fish in crisp batter with chips, a classic British seaside meal strongly associated with Brighton’s seafront.
A traditional Sussex dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese; a regional comfort food from the surrounding county.
A hard boiled striped sugar sweet sold in sticks, famous as a nostalgic Brighton seaside treat.
Respected gastropub near Hove serving modern British cooking with quality ingredients in a relaxed upscale room.
Established steak and seafood restaurant known for charcoal grilling, smart interiors, and strong local produce.
Well-known seafood and oyster venue in The Lanes, popular for shellfish platters and a lively yet polished setting.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs, cafés, and takeaway spots can still be reasonable.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés, bars, hotels, and for delivery.
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