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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Brighton takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 30m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 12m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink4h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 28m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperThameslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 56m.

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