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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at King Cross station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Brighton to King Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to King Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Brighton to King Cross train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and King Cross is 342.2 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 32m.