The cheapest and fastest trains from Matlock to Brighton
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Matlock to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matlock to Brighton will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Matlock for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 34 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.


Live departures
Matlock to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Matlock to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:14 Matlock | 4h34 | 12:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Matlock to Brighton
Trains from Matlock to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 21:39 |
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FAQs: Matlock to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matlock to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Matlock and Brighton
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to single platform. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: New bus station interchange
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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