Train Preston to Brighton from £105 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

3h 58m

£73–176

Preston to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:15 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, April 30, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 9:18 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 9:18 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 9:18 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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