The average train between Bournemouth and Brighton takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Brighton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Bournemouth to Brighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Brighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Brighton train tickets online with Cross Country, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bournemouth and Brighton is 122.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 2h 37m.