The average train between Penrith and Brighton takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 2 hours between Penrith and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Penrith to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Penrith to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Penrith and Brighton is 461.6 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h.