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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€28

Average price

€44

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

2 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

154 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cambridge to Brighton will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.

Fast trains

Of the 35 trains that leave Cambridge for Brighton on Sun, Jul 12, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.

W45782
9:27 AM2h30
Cambridge South
11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)
€281One-way
0 transfers
C02561
8:27 AM2h30
Cambridge South
10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)
€281One-way
0 transfers
W45765
12:27 PM2h30
Cambridge South
2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€281One-way
0 transfers
W45809
6:27 PM2h30
Cambridge South
8:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€281One-way
0 transfers
W45778
1:27 PM2h30
Cambridge South
3:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
€281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 154 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€36 Average price	€12 Average price Cheapest
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cambridge to Brighton train times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Brighton trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
W45718	4:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h27	7:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C02739	On time 5:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	7:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C02729	On time 5:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	8:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
P76240+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27067	On time 5:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	8:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45725	6:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	8:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C93322+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02622	On time 6:46 AM Cambridge South	2h57	9:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93322+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27069	On time 6:46 AM Cambridge South	2h41	9:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45726	On time 6:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	9:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
P76248+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27071	On time 6:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	9:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+C02663+P76248	On time 7:03 AM Cambridge South	3h10	10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93326+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02663	7:16 AM Cambridge South	2h57	10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
P76253+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27073	On time 7:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	3h09	10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C10282+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+G27073	On time 7:28 AM Cambridge South	2h59	10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93332+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02626	On time 7:46 AM Cambridge South	2h57	10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93332+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27073	On time 7:46 AM Cambridge South	2h41	10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02741	7:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
P76259+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27075	On time 7:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+C02648+P76259	8:03 AM Cambridge South	3h10	11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93337+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02648	On time 8:14 AM Cambridge South	2h59	11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93337+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27075	On time 8:14 AM Cambridge South	2h43	10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
P76265+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27077	On time 8:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	3h09	11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02718	8:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	10:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10277+W45707 · C02648	On time 8:28 AM Cambridge South	2h45	11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C10277+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+G27077	On time 8:28 AM Cambridge South	2h59	11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93343+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02664	On time 8:46 AM Cambridge South	2h57	11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93343+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27077	On time 8:46 AM Cambridge South	2h41	11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45730	8:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	11:18 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27078+P76271	8:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+C02624+P76271	9:03 AM Cambridge South	3h10	12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93348+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02624	On time 9:16 AM Cambridge South	2h57	12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93348+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27078	On time 9:16 AM Cambridge South	2h41	11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
P76277+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27079	On time 9:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	3h09	12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02730	On time 9:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h27	11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C02730	On time 9:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10271+W45649 · C02624	On time 9:28 AM Cambridge South	2h45	12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C10271+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+G27079	On time 9:28 AM Cambridge South	2h59	12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93353+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02686	On time 9:46 AM Cambridge South	2h57	12:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93353+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27079	On time 9:46 AM Cambridge South	2h41	12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45719	9:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h27	12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45719	9:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	12:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
P76283+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27080	On time 9:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	12:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+C02621+P76283	On time 10:03 AM Cambridge South	3h10	1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93358+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02621	On time 10:14 AM Cambridge South	2h59	1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93358+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27080	10:14 AM Cambridge South	2h43	12:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
P76289+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27081	On time 10:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	3h09	1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45729	10:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h27	12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45729	10:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10283+W45671 · C02621	On time 10:28 AM Cambridge South	2h45	1:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C10283+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+G27081	10:28 AM Cambridge South	2h59	1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93363+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02676	10:46 AM Cambridge South	2h57	1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93363+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27081	10:46 AM Cambridge South	2h41	1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02721	On time 10:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h27	1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C02721	On time 10:55 AM Cambridge South	2h23	1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
P76295+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27082	On time 10:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2h58	1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+C02637+P76295	On time 11:03 AM Cambridge South	3h10	2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93368+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+C02637	11:16 AM Cambridge South	2h57	2:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C93368+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G27082	11:16 AM Cambridge South	2h41	1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
P76301+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+G27083	On time 11:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	3h09	2:27 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45736	On time 11:25 AM Cambridge South	2h23	1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45735	On time 12:25 PM Cambridge South	2h23	2:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10275+W45712 · C02651	On time 12:28 PM Cambridge South	2h45	3:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02735	On time 12:55 PM Cambridge South	2h23	3:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45421	On time 1:25 PM Cambridge South	2h23	3:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10272+W45684 · C02643	On time 1:28 PM Cambridge South	2h45	4:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C02728	On time 1:55 PM Cambridge South	2h23	4:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45710	On time 2:25 PM Cambridge South	2h23	4:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10257+W45654 · C02672	2:28 PM Cambridge South	2h45	5:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
W45723	2:55 PM Cambridge South	2h23	5:18 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
W45728	3:25 PM Cambridge South	2h23	5:48 PM Brighton station (BTN)	0 transfersDirect
C10256+W45658 · C02652	On time 3:28 PM Cambridge South	2h45	6:13 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers

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Why should you book Cambridge to Brighton trains with Omio?

Thameslink as well as Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia and more offer trains services from Cambridge to Brighton.

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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express or Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Cambridge to Brighton.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to Brighton

United Kingdom

Trains from Cambridge to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €8

Distance

154 km

Average train duration

2h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

€18

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 27m

First train

3:43 AM

Last train

11:53 PM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

28 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €8

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Brighton trainsThameslink, Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Cambridge and Brighton from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 53m

Cheapest Price

€49

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Southern

Greater Anglia

About

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 8m

Cheapest Price

€49

Luggage included

Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.

Quiet zone

Learn more about Greater Anglia

Thameslink

About

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 27m

Cheapest Price

€18

Thameslink frequency

16 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Thameslink

Great Northern

About

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 2m

Cheapest Price

€77

Great Northern frequency

9 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

See refund policy for ticket types

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead

Quiet zone

Learn more about Great Northern

Gatwick Express

About

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 44m

Cheapest Price

€66

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refunds available according to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Snack trolley service available on some services

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

Learn more about Gatwick Express

Trains from Cambridge to Brighton

Trains from Cambridge to Brighton are provided by ThamesLink, Southern Rail, Great Northern, and Abellio Greater Anglia. All services have at least two changes, and some may have three. Most journeys last around two and a half - three and a half hours, but late night services may take up to 6 hours. Trains start early in the morning, with the first service departing after 5:00 a.m., and continue throughout the day and evening. The last service leaves after 11:00 p.m. Trains from Cambridge to Brighton depart from Cambridge Train Station on Station Plac, close to the Botanic Garden. They arrive at Brighton Station on Terminus Road, 5 minutes' walk from the beach.

FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to Brighton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Brighton can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge to Brighton is €36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cambridge to Brighton is 2h 27m to travel the 154 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Cambridge to Brighton leaves at 3:43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Cambridge to Brighton leaves at 11:53 PM.

Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Cambridge to Brighton with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Cambridge to Brighton, you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cambridge and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Brighton from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 27m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cambridge to Brighton is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Brighton including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cambridge to Brighton

Most Cambridge to Brighton trains use the Cambridge to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cambridge

Arrival train stations in Brighton

Which Cambridge station do trains to Brighton leave from?

Trains from Cambridge to Brighton leave from Cambridge. The station is 2 km from Cambridge city centre at Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW.

CambridgeCambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW+44 8450507080 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre

Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:

BusU1, U2 · 11m · every ~11 min

Tour · 13m · €2

75 · 15m

A · 15m · €2 · every ~11 min

Cambridge train station facilities and services

Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Cambridge NorthCambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ+44 8450507080 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre

Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Liverpool Street - Cambridge North, Stansted Airport - Norwich, Cambridge - Norwich, London Liverpool Street - Ely, Stansted Airport - Lowestoft, Cambridge - Cambridge North, Bishops Stortford - Cambridge North, Audley End - Cambridge North, Audley End - Norwich · 3m · €2 · every ~6 min

BusB · 12m · €2 · every ~8 min

114 · 18m

2, B · 23m · €2 · every ~19 min

Cambridge North train station facilities and services

Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.

Tickets and information

Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

More about Cambridge North

Which Brighton station do trains from Cambridge arrive at?

Trains from Cambridge to Brighton most often arrive at Brighton. Some services arrive at Hove, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Brighton arrival station.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · €1 · every ~6 min

Brighton train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre

Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · €1 · every ~8 min

Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · €2 · every ~40 min

47, 52 · 14m · €2 · every ~4 min

Hove train station facilities and services

Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Hove.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hove.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.

Preston ParkPreston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre

Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Bedford, Brighton - London Bridge, Brighton - West Hampstead Thameslink, Brighton - Cambridge, Brighton - Luton, Brighton - Mill Hill Broadway · 3m · €1 · every ~6 min

BusUk998, Uk066 · 11m · €1 · every ~1 min

025 · 16m · €1 · every ~4 min

Preston Park train station facilities and services

Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: 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.

London Road (Brighton)London Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, England, United Kingdom Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Road (Brighton) from Brighton city centre

TrainBrighton - Seaford, Brighton - Lewes, Brighton - Ore, Brighton - Hastings, Brighton - Eastbourne, Brighton - Newhaven Harbour, Brighton - Polegate, Brighton - Falmer · 2m · €1 · every ~6 min

Bus26, 50, 46, 79, 20 · 5m · €2 · every ~34 min

271, 272 · 16m · €2 · every ~4 min

London Road (Brighton) train station facilities and services

London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.

MoulsecoombQueensdown School Rd, Brighton BN2 4GP, UK Dining

City-centre transport

Getting to Moulsecoomb from Brighton city centre

Moulsecoomb is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Seaford, Brighton - Eastbourne, Brighton - Ore, Brighton - Newhaven Harbour, Brighton - Hastings, Brighton - Lewes, Brighton - Polegate, Brighton - Falmer · 5m · €1 · every ~6 min

Bus3X · 10m · €2 · every ~22 min

3X, 48 · 12m · €4 · every ~13 min

Moulsecoomb train station facilities and services

Moulsecoomb has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Moulsecoomb.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Moulsecoomb.

Bike and car services

Available at Moulsecoomb: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Moulsecoomb.

AldringtonAldrington station, Amhurst Crescent, Aldrington, East Sussex, BN3 5AE Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Aldrington from Brighton city centre

Aldrington is 3 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Worthing, Brighton - Angmering · 6m · €1 · every ~3 min

Bus47 · 15m · €2 · every ~4 min

3X · 20m · €2 · every ~10 min

5A, 5, 5B, N5, 3X · 35m · €4 · every ~48 min

Aldrington train station facilities and services

Aldrington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Aldrington.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Aldrington: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Aldrington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Aldrington: 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.

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