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Outbound fromGloucester to Brighton by train
It takes an average of 4h 54m to travel from Gloucester to Brighton by train, over a distance of around 115 miles (186 km). There are normally 38 trains per day travelling from Gloucester to Brighton and tickets for this journey start from £40.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Gloucester | |
| Arrival station | Brighton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 31m | |
| Distance | 115 miles (186 km) | |
| Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £40.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Taking the train from Gloucester to Brighton in 3 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gloucester to Brighton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 54 minutes to travel the 115 miles (186 km) from Gloucester to Brighton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 38 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway to Brighton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gloucester to Brighton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £40.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Brighton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Gloucester to Brighton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gloucester to Brighton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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