The average train between Brighton and Hove and Canterbury takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton and Hove to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Hove and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Brighton and Hove to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Canterbury is 98.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 55m.