The average train between Brighton and Whitstable takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Whitstable station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Brighton to Whitstable train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Whitstable train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Brighton to Whitstable train tickets online with Gatwick Express, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Brighton and Whitstable is 100.6 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Whitstable via London Victoria in around 3h 3m.