Manchester to Brighton Trains

Manchester to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Brighton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 53m
Duration: 236 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

3h 51m

£92–137

Manchester to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:20 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 2:53 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.