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Trip Overview

The average train between Cottingham and Brighton takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottingham 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.

4h 48m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Cottingham to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
4h 30m
£69–132

Cottingham to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Cottingham and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsThameslink4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsThameslink4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsThameslink4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cottingham to Brighton? 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.

Map of how to get from Cottingham to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Cottingham to Brighton via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m.

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