Cheltenham to Brighton Trains

Cheltenham to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 45m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 36m

£81–136

Cheltenham to Brighton train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:03 PM → 7:44 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:03 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 PM → 9:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 10:43 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:47 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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