The average train between Central London and Brighton takes 1h 42m 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Central London and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Brighton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Central London to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.
Central London to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Central London to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Central London and Brighton is 74.8 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Brentford to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 1h 35m.
