The average train between Southgate and Brighton takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southgate 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 Southgate and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southgate is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southgate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Southgate station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Southgate to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Three Bridges station.
Southgate to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Southgate to Brighton train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Southgate and Brighton is 31.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Three Bridges to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 33 min. Southern also services this route every 4 hours.