The average train between Port of Dover and Brighton takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Port of Dover 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 Port of Dover and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port of Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Port of Dover to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Port of Dover to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Port of Dover to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Port of Dover and Brighton is 107.8 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.