The average train between Canterbury and Brighton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Brighton. 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 Canterbury and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Canterbury to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Canterbury to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Brighton is 98.9 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.