Trains tickets from Cambridge to Brighton

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cambridge
    Departure location: Station Rd
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Brighton
    Destination location: Brighton
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cambridge
    Departure location: Station Rd
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Brighton
    Destination location: Brighton
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cambridge
    Departure location: Station Rd
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Brighton
    Destination location: Brighton
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cambridge
    Departure location: Station Rd
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Brighton
    Destination location: Brighton
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cambridge
    Departure location: Station Rd
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Brighton
    Destination location: Brighton
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cambridge to Brighton.

Bus
Average Price$44 - $74Average Duration5h 55m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$35 - $157Average Duration2h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $19Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cambridge to Brighton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cambridge to Brighton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$98
Average train trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:23am
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Latest train departure4:53pm

Cambridge to Brighton Train

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

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04/30
$80
05/01
$81
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$80
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cambridge to Brighton was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $150 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 $81 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cambridge and Brighton is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Brighton.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Brighton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cambridge and Brighton compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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