4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brighton station (BTN) for East Croydon (ECR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:10 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h49 | 16:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:21 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h48 | 18:09 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h53 | 21:21 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h54 | 21:38 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
| 08:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 0h47 | 09:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:26 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h22 | 11:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR)
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Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:12, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 46m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 03:12 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and East Croydon (ECR) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to East Croydon (ECR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton station (BTN) and East Croydon (ECR)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
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