The average train between Brighton and East Grinstead takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to East Grinstead. 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 30 minutes between Brighton and East Grinstead. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into East Grinstead at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at East Grinstead station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Brighton to East Grinstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to East Grinstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Brighton to East Grinstead train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Brighton and East Grinstead is 34.2 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to East Grinstead via East Croydon in around 1h 50m.