The average train between Croydon and Brighton takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Croydon 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Croydon station and arriving at Brighton station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Croydon to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hove station.
Book your Croydon to Brighton train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Croydon and Brighton is 61.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Southern operates a train from East Croydon to Hove hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 46 min. Thameslink also services this route every 20 minutes.