Brighton to Preston Trains

Brighton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Preston takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 4m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
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4h 5m

£73–155

Brighton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:58 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 10:45 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
7:22 PM → 11:35 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:28 PM → 12:33 AM
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5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM
8h 7m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM
8h 7m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM
8h 7m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Preston? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Brighton to Preston train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:58 PM → 9:38 PM

6:58 PM → 10:45 PM

7:22 PM → 11:35 PM

7:28 PM → 12:33 AM
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl

Brighton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Brighton to Preston train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:58 PM → 9:38 PM

6:58 PM → 10:45 PM

7:22 PM → 11:35 PM

7:28 PM → 12:33 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:09 AM

5:56 AM → 9:38 AM

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

7:56 AM → 11:38 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl

Train trips from Brighton

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

7:28 PM → 12:33 AM
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