The average train between Dunkirk and Brighton takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Brighton. 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 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Brighton station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Dunkirk to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Dunkirk to Brighton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Dunkirk and Brighton is 177.8 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Brighton via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 26m.