Bolton to Brighton Trains

Bolton to Brighton trains

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The average train between Bolton and Brighton takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 28m

£91–147

Bolton to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:21 PM → 7:44 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
4:07 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
4:21 PM → 8:43 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:13 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:23 AM → 9:13 AM
8h 50m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:08 AM → 12:43 PM
12h 35m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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