What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dover is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Dover. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at Dover via War Memorial and Maidstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dover. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Brighton to Dover?

The distance between Brighton and Dover is 131 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs £29 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Dover?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Brighton to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dover bus from?

Brighton to Dover bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dover train from?

Brighton to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Dover?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dover is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Brighton to Dover bus arrive?

Brighton to Dover bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Brighton to Dover train arrive?

Brighton to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Dover is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Brighton to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Dover.

Brighton to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Dover by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 3m
£29–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 1710 / ...
5h 52m
£18–35
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
3. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
5h 34m
Drive 76.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Dovercar 76.5 mi
1h 51m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
3h 24m
£39–52

Brighton to Dover by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Dover via War Memorial and Maidstone in around 5h 34m.

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