Trains from Leicester to Brighton from £18.95*

Trains from Leicester to Brighton from £18.95*

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Leicester to Brighton train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Leicester to Brighton, starting from £18.95 and averaging £21.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 42m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    From £20.50
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    From £20.50
  • Fri, Mar 14
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04:45
Leicester
08:18
Brighton
3h 33m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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05:47
Leicester
08:43
Brighton
2h 56m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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06:02
Leicester
08:48
Brighton
2h 46m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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06:10
Leicester
09:13
Brighton
3h 3m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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06:30
Leicester
09:18
Brighton
2h 48m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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06:43
Leicester
09:43
Paris
3h 0m, No directEast Midlands RailwayThameslink
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Leicester to Brighton train route details

The Leicester to Brighton train ticket is £18.95. The average travel time is 2h 42m, covering a distance of approximately 132 miles. There are usually 66 daily trains provided by Thameslink,Gatwick Express,Southern. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
04:45
Last train
Last train
22:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 42m
Distance
Distance
132 miles
Price
Price
£18.95*

Leicester to Brighton train travel guide

Leicester to Brighton train travel guide

Arriving in Brighton

Trains running from Leicester to Brighton will typically depart from Leicester and arrive at Brighton. The journey takes around 2h 42m.

Book the cheap train tickets from Leicester to Brighton

Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from Leicester to Brighton by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Leicester to Brighton. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

Travelling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Leicester to Brighton can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak time usually starts at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, off-peak time typically begins at 09:00.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How to make your journey from Leicester to Brighton cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.