The average train between Shaftesbury Avenue and Brighton takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shaftesbury Avenue 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 Shaftesbury Avenue and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury Avenue is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury Avenue to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury Avenue station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Shaftesbury Avenue to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.
Shaftesbury Avenue to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Shaftesbury Avenue to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Shaftesbury Avenue and Brighton is 76 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Southern also services this route 4 times a day.