Train Brighton to Sandgate from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Sandgate takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Sandgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 55m

£57–121

Brighton to Sandgate train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:44 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:00 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 6:01 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 58m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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