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Trip Overview

The average train between Thornton Heath and Brighton takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Thornton Heath 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 11m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Thornton Heath to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Thornton Heath and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Thornton Heath is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    SouthernSouthern1h 14m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 15m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 17m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernThameslink1h 51m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    SouthernThameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27 and the journey takes 54 min. Southern also services this route every 3 hours.

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