The average train between Derby and Brighton takes 3h 12m 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.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:14 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Derby to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Derby to Brighton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Derby and Brighton is 250.3 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.
