The average train between St Helens and Brighton takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Brighton. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
St Helens to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your St Helens to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between St Helens and Brighton is 341 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Brighton via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.