The average train between Whitstable and Brighton takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Brighton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Whitstable to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Whitstable to Brighton train tickets online with Southeastern and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Whitstable and Brighton is 100.6 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Brighton via London Victoria in around 2h 40m.