The average train between Gravesend and Brighton takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 43m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

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1h 57m • 1 change

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2h • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

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1h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Gravesend to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gravesend station.
Gravesend to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Gravesend to Brighton train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gravesend and Brighton is 77 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Gravesend to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 56m.