Central London to Brighton Trains

Central London to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Brighton takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Central London 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.

1h 41m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain
Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain
Take the train from Haywards Heath to Brightontrain

1h 36m

£23–44

Central London to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Central London and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:54 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:24 AM → 1:16 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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