Trains from Leicester to Brighton

Leicester to Brighton train information

Leicester Brighton train map

Train duration 3h15m
Arrival Brighton, England
Departure Leicester, England
Distance 132 Miles

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Leicester in England to Brighton in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How far is it by train?

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Brighton from Leicester. The average travel duration between Leicester to Brighton is 3h15m to travel the 132 miles.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Leicester to Brighton train tickets

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Leicester - Brighton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Leicester to Brighton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Leicester - Brighton: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Leicester to Brighton are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £21 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £35 for your train. Thus, you may save 40% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leicester to Brighton trains

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

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Leicester Brighton train

Discount Leicester - Brighton train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Leicester Brighton train ticket.

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Leicester to Brighton cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Brighton to Leicester, the railcard will have paid for itself.

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

(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
Leicester to Brighton train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(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