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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Brighton is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at St Peter's Church via Chequers Bus Station and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Dover to Brighton?

The distance between Dover and Brighton is 131 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dover to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Brighton bus from?

Dover to Brighton bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Brighton?

The best way to get from Dover to Brighton is to train via London which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Dover to Brighton bus arrive?

Dover to Brighton bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Maidstone station.

Where does the Dover to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Brighton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dover to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Brighton 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 38m
£31–92
Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Brightoncar 76.7 mi
1h 50m
£19–28
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Maidstonebus
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to War Memorialbus 7
3. Take the bus from War Memorial to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
4h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
3h 25m
£35–53
Bus, line 7 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus X3
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 7
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
6h 42m

Dover to Brighton by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to St Peter's Church via Chequers Bus Station and War Memorial in around 4h 51m.

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