The average train between Purley and Brighton takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train service runs several times per day from Purley 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 4 times a day between Purley and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley station and arriving at Brighton station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Purley to Brighton train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Brighton is 56.6 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Southern operates a train from Purley to Brighton once daily. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 3 times a day.