The average train between Brighton and Leeds takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Leeds station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Brighton to Leeds train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Leeds train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Brighton to Leeds train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Brighton and Leeds is 343.6 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Leeds via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 53m.