The average train between Charing Cross and Brighton takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. 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 Charing Cross to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Charing Cross to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.
Charing Cross to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Charing Cross to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross and Brighton is 75.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Southern also services this route once daily.
