The average train between Rugby and Brighton takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Rugby 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 hourly between Rugby and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Rugby to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Rugby to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Brighton is 188.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m.