Liverpool to Brightons train with TransPennine Express

Tue 26 May
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TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
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2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Brightons

Showing times and prices for 26 May

Cheapest price

£104

Average price

£182

Fastest journey

3 h 48 m

Average duration

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

20

Distance

290 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Liverpool to Brightons will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.

Fast trains

To travel from Liverpool to Brightons you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Northern Trains Limited
    7:454h23
    Liverpool
    12:08Polmont
    £1041One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    8:133h48
    Liverpool
    12:01Polmont
    £1171One-way
    2 changes
  • TransPennine Express
    16:123h53
    Liverpool
    20:05Polmont
    £1171One-way
    2 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    6:394h01
    Liverpool
    10:40Polmont
    £1811One-way
    2 changes
  • Northern Trains Limited
    16:393h59
    Liverpool
    20:38Polmont
    £1811One-way
    2 changes

Live departures

Liverpool to Brightons train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Brightons trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
TransPennine Express20:13 Liverpool
3h50
0:03 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited20:37 Liverpool
9h46
6:23 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited23:15 Liverpool
6h32
5:47 Polmont2 changes
Tuesday 26 May
Northern Trains Limited5:43 Liverpool
4h27
10:10 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited6:39 Liverpool
4h01
10:40 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited6:45 Liverpool
4h54
11:39 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited7:45 Liverpool
4h23
12:08 Polmont2 changes
TransPennine Express8:13 Liverpool
3h48
12:01 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited8:39 Liverpool
4h00
12:39 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited9:39 Liverpool
3h59
13:38 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited9:45 Liverpool
4h23
14:08 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited10:39 Liverpool
4h01
14:40 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited11:39 Liverpool
4h00
15:39 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited11:45 Liverpool
4h23
16:08 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited12:39 Liverpool
3h59
16:38 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited13:39 Liverpool
4h01
17:40 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited13:43 Liverpool
4h29
18:12 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited14:39 Liverpool
3h59
18:38 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited15:45 Liverpool
4h25
20:10 Polmont2 changes
TransPennine Express16:12 Liverpool
3h53
20:05 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited16:39 Liverpool
3h59
20:38 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited17:39 Liverpool
3h59
21:38 Polmont2 changes
Northern Trains Limited17:45 Liverpool
4h25
22:10 Polmont2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Brightons

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Trains from Liverpool to Brightons run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 3h 48m.

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
Distance
290 km
Average train duration
4h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£104
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
3h 48m
First train
5:43
Last train
23:15
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Brightons trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool and Brightons from £104. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 48m
Cheapest Price
£117
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
£104
Northern Trains Limited frequency
14 a day

FAQs: Liverpool to Brightons train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Brightons by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brightons, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Brightons can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £104, while the average price tends to be around £177.
The train journey from Liverpool to Brightons covers a distance of 290 km and takes approximately 3h 48m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Brightons is 290 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Brightons leaves at 5:43.
The last train from Liverpool to Brightons departs at 23:15.
Trains from Liverpool to Brightons run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Brightons.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Brightons.
To travel from Liverpool to Brightons, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Brightons.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Brightons is by train, costing approximately £104.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Brightons in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to Brighton offers a variety of landscapes, including urban and rural views, with sections through picturesque countryside, especially when travelling through the South Downs National Park near Brighton.
A day trip from Liverpool to Brightons is not feasible as the journey time is 3h 48m. The distance is 290 km and there are 16 trains per day.
To fully explore Brightons, a stay of two to three days is recommended, allowing time to enjoy local attractions and the surrounding area.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Brightons.

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