The average train between Brighton and Deal takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Deal. 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 Brighton and Deal. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Deal. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Deal station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Brighton to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Brighton to Deal train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Deal is 116.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Deal via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.