The average train between Brighton and Dover takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dover. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Brighton to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Brighton to Dover train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Dover is 106.9 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.