The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Brighton
Cheapest price
$210
Average price
$210
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Trains per day
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 $210 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $210.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives for Brighton on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 50 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St Ives to Brighton
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 prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€88 Average price | €89 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Ives to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Brighton trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:03 AM St Ives | 8h02 | 5:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 7:07 AM St Ives | 7h50 | 2:57 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Brighton
Trains from St Ives to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 7h 16m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 16m |
First train 04:24 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from St Ives to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between St Ives and Brighton from $55 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St Ives to 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Ives to Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
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