The average train between Brighton (Station) and Charing Cross (Station) takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton (Station) to Charing Cross (Station). 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 Brighton (Station) and Charing Cross (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton (Station) is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Charing Cross (Station) at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton (Station) to Charing Cross (Station). However, there are services departing from Brighton (Station) station and arriving at Charing Cross (Station) station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Brighton (Station) to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton (Station) to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Brighton (Station) to Charing Cross (Station) train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton (Station) and Charing Cross (Station) is 75.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Southern also services this route 5 times a day.