The average train between Gillingham and Brighton takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Gillingham 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 hourly between Gillingham and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Brighton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Gillingham to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Gillingham to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern, Gatwick Express and Southern.
The distance between Gillingham and Brighton is 78.7 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Brighton via London Victoria in around 2h 30m.