The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Brighton takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) 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 20 minutes between Charing Cross (Station) and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross (Station) station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Brighton is 75.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Southern also services this route 5 times a day.