The average train between Rochdale and Brighton takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale 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 hourly between Rochdale and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at St Peter's Square and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Rochdale to Brighton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Brighton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Rochdale to Brighton train tickets online with Metrolink, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Rochdale and Brighton is 339.2 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rochdale Town Centre to Brighton via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 18m.
