The average train between Brighton and Great Shelford takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Great Shelford. 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 Brighton and Great Shelford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Great Shelford at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge South and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Great Shelford? 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 Brighton to Great Shelford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Brighton to Great Shelford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Great Shelford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge South station.
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The distance between Brighton and Great Shelford is 147.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Cambridge South hourly. Tickets cost £55–75 and the journey takes 2h 20m.