The cheapest and fastest trains from Lewes to Brighton
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lewes to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lewes to Brighton will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lewes for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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 and coach for Lewes to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewes to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 12 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$8 Average Price | $4 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lewes to Brighton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y11210 | On time 8:02 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h17 | 8:19 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y31077 | On time 8:12 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h17 | 8:29 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y30431 | On time 8:32 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h17 | 8:49 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y31086 | On time 8:43 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h17 | 9:00 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y30434 | On time 9:03 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h16 | 9:19 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y31096 | On time 9:12 am Lewes station (LWS) | 0h17 | 9:29 am Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lewes to Brighton
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Southern from Lewes to Brighton trainsSouthern trains will get you between Lewes and Brighton from $4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lewes to Brighton train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lewes, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brighton, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lewes and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramp to platforms 2 and 3 (to London / some trains to Seaford / Eastbourne). Ramp is over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). Lifts to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms
- Storage location: Cycle Hub in main car park, access via the Key.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- 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. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- 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: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
