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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Kent is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Kent is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Kent. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at Dickley Wood via Railway Station and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Lenham via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Brighton to Kent?

The distance between Brighton and Kent is 100 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Kent without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £21 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Brighton to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Kent train from?

Brighton to Kent train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Kent?

The best way to get from Brighton to Kent is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £21 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Brighton to Kent bus arrive?

Brighton to Kent bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Brighton to Kent train arrive?

Brighton to Kent train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Kent is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Brighton to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1152+ hotels available in Kent.

Brighton to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London VictoriaBrighton - London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 51m
£22–92
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Station29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Station7 / ...
4h 48m
£11–14
Drive 54.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Kent54.3 mi
1h 24m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford InternationalEastbourne - Ashford International
3h 19m
£37–44

Brighton to Kent by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Lenham via London Victoria in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Dickley Wood via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 48m.

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