The average train between Forest Gate and Brighton takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Gate 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 30 minutes between Forest Gate and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Forest Gate to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
Forest Gate to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Forest Gate to Brighton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Forest Gate and Brighton is 81.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
