Train Brighton to Preston from £107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Preston takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 4m

£72–181

Brighton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM
8h 7m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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