The average train between Brighton and Stafford takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Stafford. 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 Brighton and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Stafford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Stafford? 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 Stafford. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Stafford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Brighton to Stafford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Stafford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Brighton to Stafford train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Brighton and Stafford is 258.4 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Stafford via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h.