The average train between Beckton and Brighton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Beckton to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Beckton and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 55m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Beckton to Brighton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Farringdon station.
Beckton to Brighton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Brighton station.
The distance between Beckton and Brighton is 77.6 km. The road distance is 98 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 19m.