Train Manchester to Brighton from £108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Brighton takes 3h 52m 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 52m
Duration: 236 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
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3h 51m

£93–161

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 8:56 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

1:35 PM → 5:13 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 6:13 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 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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Departing Monday, April 6, 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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