The average train between Brighton and Gloucester takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Gloucester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Brighton to Gloucester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Gloucester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Brighton to Gloucester train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and Gloucester is 186.1 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Gloucester via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 3m.