The average train between Brighton and Bury takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Bury. 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 Bury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bury at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Bury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Bury. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Bury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Brighton to Bury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Bury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Brighton and Bury is 341.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Bury via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 43m.