The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 24 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for Brighton station (BTN) every day 13 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.
W60461 · P42232
W60452 · P42221
W60456 · P42226
W60465 · P42238
W57900
W60221+
P25917
W60241+
P25949
W60231+
P25933
W60217+
P25909
W60227+
P25925Travel Information
Compare train and coach for East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 61 km
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£19 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W60452 · P42221 | On time 08:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 09:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W60213+ P25901 | On time 08:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 08:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57886 | On time 08:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 09:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84454 | On time 08:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 09:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60456 · P42226 | On time 08:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 09:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W60217+ P25909 | On time 08:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 09:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57892 | On time 08:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 09:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84458 | On time 08:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 09:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60461 · P42232 | On time 09:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W60221+ P25917 | On time 09:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 09:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57896 | On time 09:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 10:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84463 | On time 09:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 10:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60465 · P42238 | On time 09:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 10:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W60227+ P25925 | On time 09:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 10:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57900 | On time 09:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 10:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84467 | On time 09:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 10:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60231+ P25933 | On time 10:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 10:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57904 | On time 10:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 11:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84472 | On time 10:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 11:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60237+ P25941 | On time 10:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57909 | On time 10:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84477 | On time 10:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W60241+ P25949 | On time 11:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 11:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
W57913 | On time 11:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern, Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 47m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:27 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and Brighton station (BTN) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 Brighton station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in East Croydon (ECR) and Brighton station (BTN)
- 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.
- 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
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