The average train between Brighton and Charing Cross takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Charing Cross. 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 Brighton and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Brighton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
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The distance between Brighton and Charing Cross is 75.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Southern also services this route once a week.