The average train between Brighton and New Cross takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to New 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 hourly between Brighton and New Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:09 PM which arrives into New Cross at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to New Cross. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at New Cross station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Brighton to New Cross train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to New Cross train services, operated by Southern, arrive at New Cross Gate station.
Book your Brighton to New Cross train tickets online with Southern and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Brighton and New Cross is 72.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to New Cross Gate via London Victoria in around 2h 8m.