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The average train between Brighton and King Cross takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to King Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to King Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and King Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into King Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited11h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to King Cross? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to King Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 33m.

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