The average train between Buxton and Brighton takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton 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 Buxton and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Buxton to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Buxton to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Buxton to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Buxton and Brighton is 296 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Brighton via Stockport, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m.