The average train between Manchester and Brighton and Hove takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Brighton and Hove. 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 Manchester and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Manchester to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Manchester to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Manchester and Brighton and Hove is 327.5 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m.
