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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
$95
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Brighton will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Brighton without transferring at least once.
W70685+
W32982
W70688+
W32976
W70683+
W45545
W70680+
W45430
C21829 · C21667+
W45430
W70688+
W32976
W70683+
W45545
W70685+
W32982
C21787 · C21663+
W45402
C21829 · C21667+
W45430Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Nottingham to Brighton:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Brighton costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 3m by train vs 3h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $66 (€53) 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 Nottingham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70680+ W45430 | 8:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h36 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C21829 · C21667+ W45430 | 8:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h32 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W70683+ W45545 | 8:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h23 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W70685+ W32982 | 9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C21787 · C21663+ W45402 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W70688+ W32976 | 9:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h23 | 1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 3:14 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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