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Brighton to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Dover takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 9m
£70–100

Brighton to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 31m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m.

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