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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
$77
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Brighton will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Northampton to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
Y80804+
C56107 · G26095
Y80808+
C34268 · F09858+
G26096
Y80799+
F09864+
G26094+
C34256
Y80808+
G26095+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
Y80808+
G26095+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
Y80799+
G26093+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
Y80804+
W45778+
Tube from London Euston to London Bridge
Y80804+
C56107 · G26095
Y80808+
C34268 · F09858+
G26096Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Northampton to Brighton:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Brighton costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€74) compared to roughly $44 (€36) 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 Northampton to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26093+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ Y80799 | 12:15 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h53 | 3:08 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
Y80799+ G26094+ C34256 · F09864 | 12:15 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 3h22 | 3:37 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
Y80804+ W45778+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 12:48 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 3h05 | 3:53 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
Y80804+ C56107 · G26095 | 12:48 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 3h19 | 4:07 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G26095+ Y80808+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 1:15 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h52 | 4:07 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
Y80808+ G26096+ F09858 · C34268 | 1:15 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 3h22 | 4:37 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Northampton to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Best time to book 3 days |
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Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
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Bohemian shopping and street-art district known for indie stores, colorful streets, and youthful energy.
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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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