The average train between Burnley and Brighton takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Brighton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Burnley to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Burnley and Brighton is 359.1 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 9m.