The average train between Leicester and Brighton takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 every 30 minutes between Leicester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Leicester to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Leicester to Brighton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Leicester and Brighton is 212.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m.
