Brighton to Manchester Trains

Brighton to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Manchester takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Manchester. 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 48m
Duration: 236 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 1m

£90–137

Brighton to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:44 PM → 8:19 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 8:44 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:14 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 9:19 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:55 AM
10h 53m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:25 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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