The average train between Madrid and Brighton takes 23h 36m and the fastest train takes 22h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Brighton station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.
Madrid to Brighton train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Brighton train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Madrid to Brighton train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Brighton is 1,190.1 km. The road distance is 2,239 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Brighton via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 36m.