The average train between Brighton and Widnes takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Widnes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Brighton to Widnes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Widnes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Brighton to Widnes train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brighton and Widnes is 332.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Runcorn via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 59m.