The average train between King Cross and Brighton takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. 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 8:16 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from King Cross to Brighton. However, there are services departing from King Cross station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
King Cross to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
King Cross to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your King Cross to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
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 53m.
