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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Brighton takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from York 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.

3h 39m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between York and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 45m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 26m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 22m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

Map of how to get from York to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between York, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from York to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 24m.

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