The average train between Leeds and Brighton takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds 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 Leeds and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Leeds to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Leeds to Brighton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Leeds and Brighton is 343.6 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.