The average train between Gloucester and Brighton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Gloucester to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Gloucester to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Gloucester and Brighton is 186.1 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 20m.