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Outbound fromIlkley to Brighton by train
It takes an average of 6h 32m to travel from Ilkley to Brighton by train, over a distance of around 225 miles (363 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Ilkley to Brighton and tickets for this journey start from £89 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:10 | |
| Departure station | Ilkley | |
| Arrival station | Brighton | |
| Journey time | From 4h 36m | |
| Distance | 225 miles (363 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £89 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Ilkley to Brighton by train
Looking to travel from Ilkley to Brighton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ilkley to Brighton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 36 minutes though. You'll usually find 9 trains per day running along the 225 miles (363 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Brighton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Brighton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Ilkley to Brighton in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £89.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Ilkley to Brighton
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ilkley to Brighton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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