What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) is to bus and line 7 bus via Bus Station which costs £14 - £17 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Dover Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at Dover via War Memorial and Maidstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Dover Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

The distance between Brighton and Dover Castle (Station) is 132 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) bus from?

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) train from?

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) bus arrive?

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) train arrive?

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station).

Where can I stay near Dover Castle (Station)?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Dover Castle (Station).

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 29m
£68–134
Bus, line 7 bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
6h 32m
£14–17
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
3. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
5h 50m
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station)car 77.6 mi
1h 53m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
3h 41m
£46–92

Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) by train and bus

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dover Castle (Station), England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Dover Castle (Station) via London St Pancras Intl and Dover Priory in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Dover Castle (Station) via War Memorial, Maidstone, and Dover in around 5h 50m.

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