Brighton to Preston train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Preston

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£79

Average price

£108

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

371 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Preston will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Brighton for Preston every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

13:284h11

Brighton

17:39Preston

£791One-way

0 changes

05:394h00

Brighton

09:39Preston

£1141One-way

0 changes

18:394h39

Brighton

23:18Preston

£1201One-way

0 changes

11:144h25

Brighton

15:39Preston

£1211One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Preston

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £37 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £37

Distance

370 km

Average train duration

4h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£73

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 0m

First train

05:25

Last train

21:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £37

Train companies: Virgin Trains and Thameslink trains Brighton to Preston

Virgin Trains and Thameslink trains will get you from Brighton to Preston from £79. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Brighton to Preston train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: £79

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Brighton to Preston train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 6 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: £116
Thameslink frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Brighton to Preston train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Preston can start from as little as £69 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Preston is £143; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brighton to Preston train time is 4 h covering the 229 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Preston leaves at 05: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Preston leaves at 21: 18.

There are 5 trains a day from Brighton to Preston which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Brighton to Preston train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Preston from Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 18.

A trip to Preston from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Brighton to Preston is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brighton and Preston including taking a train, coach or flight.