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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£49
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
13
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 13 trains from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
0:021h41Hove (HOV)1:43London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes- 4:121h30Hove (HOV)5:42London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 5:061h24Hove (HOV)6:30London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 5:261h24Hove (HOV)6:50London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 5:441h16Hove (HOV)7:00London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 5:441h16Hove (HOV)7:00London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 6:091h21Hove (HOV)7:30London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 6:391h21Hove (HOV)8:00London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 7:091h21Hove (HOV)8:30London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
- 7:391h21Hove (HOV)9:00London Kings Cross (KGX)£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £32.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:20 Hove (HOV) | 1h35 | 8:55 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:50 Hove (HOV) | 1h38 | 19:28 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 0:02 Hove (HOV) | 1h41 | 1:43 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:12 Hove (HOV) | 1h30 | 5:42 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:06 Hove (HOV) | 1h24 | 6:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:26 Hove (HOV) | 1h24 | 6:50 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:44 Hove (HOV) | 1h16 | 7:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:56 Hove (HOV) | 1h24 | 7:20 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:23 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Hove (HOV) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Hove (HOV) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most Hove (HOV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Brighton to London Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Hove (HOV) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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 London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Most popular train connections from Hove (HOV)
Most popular trains to and from London Kings Cross (KGX) and Hove (HOV)
Most popular train connections to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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