The average train between Brighton and Newmarket takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Newmarket. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Newmarket station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Brighton to Newmarket train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Newmarket train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Brighton and Newmarket is 161.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 25m.