Gloucester to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Gloucester to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gloucester to Brighton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:17 View journey
Last train 23:14 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 186
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey €31.72 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 10m
Train operators 17

From Gloucester to Brighton by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Gloucester to Brighton by train. With 51 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Gloucester and Brighton

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: €31.72

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train times for travel between Gloucester and Brighton

If you are taking the train from Gloucester to Brighton, you will have 51 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:17. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:14. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:43, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:05.

Travel time and distance between Gloucester and Brighton

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, covering a total of 186 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Gloucester and Brighton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Gloucester to Brighton

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Brighton city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Gloucester to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Gloucester to Brighton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Gloucester to Brighton covers a distance of 186 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.