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Trip Overview

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.

1h 19m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Charing Cross (Station) and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 22m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink7h 28m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 18m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton? 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 Charing Cross (Station) to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £34 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Southern also services this route 5 times a day.

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