The average train between Brighton and Bury takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Brighton and Bury. The earliest departure is at 4:12 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 58m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 29m • 2 changes
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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 40m.
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 44m.