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The average train between Brighton and Hackney takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Hackney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to Hackney train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Hackney at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 35m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 41m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 43m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground2h 9m • 2 changes
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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 56m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 56m • 2 changes
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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)London Overground1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Hackney? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Hackney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £28–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Southern also services this route every 4 hours.

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