The average train between Cheltenham and Brighton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Cheltenham to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Cheltenham to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Brighton is 179.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 36m.