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Trip Overview

The average train between Old Street and Brighton takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Old Street 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 17m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Old Street to Brighton train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Old Street and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Street is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 27m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Old Street 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 Old Street to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Old Street, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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