The average train between Bristol and Brighton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Brighton. 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 Bristol and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington 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 Bristol to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Bristol to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Bristol to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Bristol and Brighton is 185 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 16m.
