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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Brighton takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 45m
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 17m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 59m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 59m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 59m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 59m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 59m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 58m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 351.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 8m.

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