The average train between Rochester and Brighton takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 Rochester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Brighton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Rochester to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Rochester to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern, Gatwick Express and Southern.
The distance between Rochester and Brighton is 76.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Brighton via London Victoria in around 2h 22m.