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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£7
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£19
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
47 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
47 m
Trains on 30 Aug
91
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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 91 trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN), including 89 direct services.
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.
G2610821:460h49East Croydon (ECR)22:35Brighton station (BTN)£71One-way0 changes- G2610621:160h49East Croydon (ECR)22:05Brighton station (BTN)£71One-way0 changes
- G2609716:160h49East Croydon (ECR)17:05Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G8817822:330h51East Croydon (ECR)23:24Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G2611122:460h53East Croydon (ECR)23:39Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
W4577815:060h47East Croydon (ECR)15:53Brighton station (BTN)£201One-way0 changes- W4576514:060h47East Croydon (ECR)14:53Brighton station (BTN)£201One-way0 changes
- C0256110:060h47East Croydon (ECR)10:53Brighton station (BTN)£201One-way0 changes
- W4578211:060h47East Croydon (ECR)11:53Brighton station (BTN)£201One-way0 changes
- W4577012:060h47East Croydon (ECR)12:53Brighton station (BTN)£201One-way0 changes
Travel 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 an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 61 km
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1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m 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 today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45516 | 5:07 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h03 | 6:10 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45507 | On time 5:28 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h56 | 6:24 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82317 | 5:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h05 | 6:36 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02619 | On time 5:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 6:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26377 | On time 5:52 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h55 | 6:47 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02669 | On time 6:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 7:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45718 | 6:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 7:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02635 | 6:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 7:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02739 | On time 6:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 7:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26277 · C22239 | 7:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h19 | 8:29 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
G26277+ G27062 | On time 7:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 7:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02634 | 7:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 8:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02729 | On time 7:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 8:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88187 · G88561 | On time 7:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 8:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C82781+G27065 | On time 7:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 8:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02617 | On time 7:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 8:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45725 | 7:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 8:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C83041 · G88566 | On time 8:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 9:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C83041+G27067 | On time 8:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h53 | 8:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| G26280+G27067 | On time 8:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 8:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02649 | On time 8:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 9:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45726 | On time 8:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 9:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C83045 · G88571 | On time 8:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 9:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C83045+G27069 | On time 8:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h53 | 9:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C82791+G27069 | On time 8:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 9:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02622 | On time 8:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 9:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45717 | 8:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 9:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88045 · G88577 | On time 9:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| G26285+G27071 | On time 9:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 9:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02663 | 9:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 10:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02741 | 9:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 10:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82801+G27073 | On time 9:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 10:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02626 | On time 9:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 10:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02718 | 9:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 10:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26290+G27075 | On time 10:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 10:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02648 | On time 10:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 11:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45730 | 10:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 11:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82811+G27077 | On time 10:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 11:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02664 | 10:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 11:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02730 | On time 10:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 11:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26296+G27078 | On time 11:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 11:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02624 | On time 11:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 12:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45719 | 11:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 12:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82821+G27079 | On time 11:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 12:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02686 | On time 11:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 12:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45729 | 11:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 12:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26302+G27080 | 12:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 12:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02621 | On time 12:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 13:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02721 | On time 12:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 13:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82831+G27081 | 12:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 13:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02676 | 12:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 13:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45736 | On time 12:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 13:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88085+G27082 | On time 13:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h53 | 13:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02637 | 13:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 14:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45721 | 13:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 14:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88089+G27083 | On time 13:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h53 | 14:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02659 | On time 13:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 14:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45735 | On time 13:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 14:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88095 · G88636 | On time 14:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 15:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| G26313+G27084 | 14:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 14:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02651 | On time 14:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 15:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02735 | On time 14:29 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 15:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88099 · G88642 | On time 14:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h01 | 15:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C82851+G27085 | On time 14:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h47 | 15:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| C02645 | On time 14:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h54 | 15:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45421 | On time 14:59 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 15:48 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
| G88201 | On time 0:24 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h53 | 1:17 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45509 | 0:28 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h57 | 1:25 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45518 | 1:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h57 | 2:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82315 | 1:42 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h59 | 2:41 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN)
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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 6 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 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 48m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 23:28 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £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: 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)
Most East Croydon (ECR) to Brighton station (BTN) trains use the East Croydon to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare East Croydon (ECR) and Brighton station (BTN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: 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.
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
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