What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Brighton is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Brighton?

The distance between Canterbury and Brighton is 124 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Brighton?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Canterbury to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Brighton bus from?

Canterbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Brighton train from?

Canterbury to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Brighton?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Brighton is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Canterbury to Brighton bus arrive?

Canterbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to Brighton train arrive?

Canterbury to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Brighton is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Canterbury to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 28m
£64–126
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
5h 52m
£11–14
Drive 70.3 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Brightoncar 70.3 mi
1h 46m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
3h 13m
£38–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
6h 8m
£28–71

Canterbury to Brighton by train

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Distance: 123.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place in around 5h 52m.

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