Train Derby to Brighton from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Brighton takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 13m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 9m

£92–149

Derby to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

9:32 PM → 1:00 AM
Arrives next day
3h 27m • 1 change
10:20 PM → 2:28 AM
Arrives next day
4h 7m • 1 change

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

4:14 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

4:00 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
4:56 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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