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Carlisle to Brighton train prices and times
Planning a journey from Carlisle to Brighton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £49.00, with average prices for this route around £51.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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01:45 Carlisle | 08:48 Brighton | 7h 3m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
01:45 Carlisle | 08:57 Brighton | 7h 12m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:43 Carlisle | 10:57 Brighton | 5h 14m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:47 Carlisle | 11:57 Brighton | 5h 10m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:46 Carlisle | 12:58 Brighton | 5h 12m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:49 Carlisle | 13:57 Paris | 5h 8m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Carlisle to Brighton train route details

First train
01:45

Last train
20:07

Journey time
5h 7m

Distance
304 miles

Price
£49.00*
How to book cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Brighton

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Carlisle to Brighton can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Carlisle to Brighton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Carlisle to Brighton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Carlisle to Brighton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Carlisle to Brighton train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.