Nelson to Brighton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Brighton takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain

5h 27m

£84–166

Nelson to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:23 PM → 6:10 AM
Arrives next day
10h 46m • 2 changes
9:27 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
11h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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.