How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Brighton start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Brighton?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Brighton is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Brighton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Brighton?

The earliest train from Cambridge to Brighton departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 21:51.

Train Cambridge to Brighton from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Brighton on 23 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 30m	17:51	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Brighton on 24 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 30m	17:51	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Brighton on 25 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 30m	17:51	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Brighton on 26 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 30m	17:51	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Brighton on 27 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 30m	17:51	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:21	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	09:48	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 27m	10:18	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 04:23 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cambridge to Brighton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

3h 50mAverage duration

94 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £73	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £118	Average duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at £27

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Brighton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Brighton start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Brighton?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Brighton is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Brighton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Brighton?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Brighton departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 21:51.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/03

£60

21/03

No data

Today

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23/03

£60

24/03

£60

25/03

£60

26/03

£60

27/03

£60

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Brighton was searched and found on 20 Mar 2026 with a price of £60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cambridge to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £60 to £112 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £60, which is on 2026-03-27.