The average train between Sandgate and Brighton takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Sandgate 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 Sandgate and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandgate is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Sandgate to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
Sandgate to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Sandgate to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Sandgate and Brighton is 94.3 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone West to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 26m.