Huntingdon to Brighton by train

Taking the train from Huntingdon to Brighton

So you’re considering going from Huntingdon to Brighton by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Huntingdon and Brighton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €118.63, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Huntingdon to Brighton

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Huntingdon to Brighton:

• 05:55 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 20:40 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 21:00 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 8 minutes from Huntingdon toward Brighton.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 70 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Huntingdon to Brighton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 28 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 167 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Huntingdon and Brighton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Huntingdon and Brighton 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Brighton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.