The average train between Maidstone and Brighton takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Brighton station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Maidstone to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Maidstone to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Maidstone and Brighton is 66.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Brighton via London Bridge in around 2h 11m.