Penzance to Brighton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Brighton takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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.

7h 32m
Duration: 343 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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7h 17m

£144–261

Penzance to Brighton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 3:35 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 7:35 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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.