Brighton to New Cross by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to New Cross

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton to New Cross, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:10 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 72
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey US$29.74 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 39m
Train operators 4

Travelling by train from Brighton to New Cross

Ready to travel from Brighton to New Cross by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Brighton and New Cross: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$29.74, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Brighton and New Cross

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 53 trains make this journey of 72 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Brighton is at 00:10 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:10.

During the weekend, 00:10 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:42 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 14 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Brighton to New Cross

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 6 minutes, crossing a total distance of 72 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Brighton and New Cross?

You can secure tickets for travel between Brighton and New Cross up to 2 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to New Cross

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: New Cross.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to New Cross

Want to know more about your journey from Brighton to New Cross? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Brighton to New Cross is 72 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.