The average train between Plymouth and Brighton and Hove takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Brighton and Hove? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Plymouth to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Plymouth to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Plymouth and Brighton and Hove is 287.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 48m.