The average train between Brighton and Kent takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Kent station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Brighton to Kent train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Kent train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Brighton to Kent train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Brighton and Kent is 75.5 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Lenham via London Victoria in around 2h 49m.