The average train between Stafford and Brighton takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Stafford to Brighton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Brighton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Stafford to Brighton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Brighton is 258.4 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 1m.