The average train between Leiden and Brighton takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Brighton station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Leiden to Brighton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Brighton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Leiden to Brighton train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Leiden and Brighton is 353.1 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Brighton via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 19m.