Trains from Eastbourne to Brighton

Eastbourne to Brighton train information

Eastbourne Brighton train map

Train duration 0h37m
Arrival Brighton, England
Departure Eastbourne, England
Distance 19 Miles
Train operators Southern
Lowest train price from £13.70
Average train price £14.00

All trains connecting Eastbourne (South East England) to Brighton (South East England) are run by Southern. The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

Using the train is a fast and convenient way to get to Brighton from Eastbourne. The average journey duration between Eastbourne to Brighton is 0h37m to travel the 19 miles.

Looking at our data, the best fare to travel by train in the next month is £13.70. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Brighton train tickets

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Eastbourne - Brighton: the best time to book cheap trains

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Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the past 6 months in order to understand the best time to book your train tickets Eastbourne to Brighton. The results show that booking your train from Eastbourne to Brighton in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £11 when booking on the day you're travelling whereas you will need to spend at least £14 if you buy your ticket 1 day in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to buy your train ticket is on the day you're travelling as it is 20% cheaper than 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Eastbourne to Brighton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Eastbourne and Brighton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Brighton to Eastbourne and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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The most efficient way to pay less on your Eastbourne Brighton train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

  • If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to assess the number of journeys you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

    For your evaluation, you need to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Eastbourne Brighton ticket is £13.90 (1).

    Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £13.90: £88/£13.90 = 6.33. You will need to make approximately 7 trips from Brighton to Eastbourne (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

  • Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Eastbourne to Brighton train £13.90 £9.27 £4.63 6.35

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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