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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
lei474
Average ticket price on Sep 19
lei474
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 19
1
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to Brighton will cost around lei474 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei474.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 trains from St Ives to Brighton, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 29 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 29 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 St Ives to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei457 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei457, while a flight costs an average of lei2456.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
lei650 Average price | lei2456 Average price | lei457 Average price Cheapest |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to Brighton:
A bus is lei193 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to Brighton costing on average lei650.
A bus is lei1998 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to Brighton costing on average lei2456.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:36 AM St Ives | 8h29 | 7:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Ives to Brighton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei534 but you can travel from only lei419 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average train duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price lei534 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 4:24 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Brighton Railway Station -> Churchill Square, Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St Ives to Brighton trains use the St Ives to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare St Ives and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Ives has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Ives.
Wi-Fi is available at St Ives.
Ticket office support is available at St Ives.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Ives: Parking, Taxis.
Available at St Ives: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Ives: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
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