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Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Brighton will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oxford for Brighton on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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 Oxford 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 2h 32m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 Oxford to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.78 (€-16.78). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 10m 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 Oxford to Brighton trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15091+ W45524+ G00995 | On time 7:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h57 | 10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15119+ W45391+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 7:30 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W35357 · W35271+ W45520 | On time 7:53 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W35357+ W45520+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 7:53 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C00775 · V03135 · G15092+ W45523 | 7:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h15 | 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
G15035+ W45489+ G00997+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h02 | 11:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
L37890+ G77319+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Victoria+ C82810 | On time 8:20 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h07 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
W35358 · G15093+ W45525 | On time 8:47 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h56 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W35358+ W45525+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 8:47 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h56 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W34863+ W45430+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 9:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G01000+ G15094+ W45545 | On time 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h55 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15120+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45472 | On time 9:32 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h46 | 12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15095+ W32982+ G01176 | On time 9:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h00 | 12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W35117+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G77335+ G01176 | Delayed 9:15 AM 9:43 AMOxford station (OXF) | 2h44 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
W34867+ W45402+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 9:59 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15096+ W32976+ G01003 | On time 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h54 | 1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W35362+ W45482+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 10:29 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15097+ W45569+ W29925 | On time 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h04 | 1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
W34872+ W45436+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 11:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G15098+ W45551+ G01005 | On time 11:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h57 | 2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G01005+ G14900+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G77356 | On time 11:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h41 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
W35365+ W45473+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 11:32 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h46 | 2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G01178+ G14901+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G77362 | On time 11:41 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h46 | 2:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Oxford to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:00 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.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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