Carlisle to Brighton Trains

Carlisle to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Brighton takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 351 mi
Distance: £155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

5h 9m

£126–229

Carlisle to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

3:47 PM → 9:13 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:48 PM → 10:18 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 11:18 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:46 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:43 AM
6h 58m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:18 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:43 AM
6h 58m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:18 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:43 AM
6h 58m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:18 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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