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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.

3h 46m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 44m
£93–116

Leeds to Brighton train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 38m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 38m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 38m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 13m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 48m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 8m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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.

Map of how to get from Leeds to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.

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