The average train between Runcorn and Brighton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Runcorn to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Runcorn to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Runcorn and Brighton is 330.8 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.