What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Brighton is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Brighton is to train which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £29.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Brighton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Brighton?

The distance between Croydon and Brighton is 40 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Brighton?

The train from East Croydon to Brighton takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Brighton train from?

Croydon to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Where does the Croydon to Brighton train arrive?

Croydon to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Brighton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Croydon to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Brighton.

Croydon to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Brighton by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
54 min
£12–29
Drive 44 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Brightoncar 44 mi
56 min
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
1h 8m
£13–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Brightontaxi 44 mi
56 min
£230–290

Croydon to Brighton by train

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Southern also services this route hourly.

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