The average train between Swindon and Brighton takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 every 30 minutes between Swindon and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 27m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Swindon to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Swindon to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swindon and Brighton is 140.2 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 35m.