The average train between Manchester and Brighton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Manchester to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Manchester and Brighton is 327.8 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m.
