The average train between King Cross and Brighton takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is an hourly train service from King Cross 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 hourly between King Cross and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from King Cross is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from King Cross 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.
No, there is no direct train from King Cross to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
King Cross to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
King Cross to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between King Cross and Brighton is 342.2 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 54m.