Derby to Brighton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Brighton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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.

3h 11m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£88–121

Derby to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:39 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
4:56 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.