The average train between Brighton and Chester takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Chester. 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 2 hours between Brighton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Brighton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Brighton to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brighton and Chester is 323.2 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 36m.