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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Brighton is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Brighton via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Brighton?

The distance between Whitstable and Brighton is 95 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Brighton without a car is to train via Greenwich which takes 2h 40m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Whitstable to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Brighton bus from?

Whitstable to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitstable to Brighton?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Brighton is to train via Greenwich which takes 2h 40m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Whitstable to Brighton bus arrive?

Whitstable to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Whitstable to Brighton train arrive?

Whitstable to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bromley South station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Brighton is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Whitstable to Brighton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitstable to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Train via Greenwich
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Bromley Southtrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 40m
£47–98
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
5h 29m
£15–21
Drive 71.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Brightoncar 71.7 mi
1h 46m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 40m
£57–121

Whitstable to Brighton by train and bus

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Brighton via Bromley South, Bromley South Station, East Croydon Rail Station, and East Croydon in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitstable to St Peter's Church via Faversham, Railway Station, Royal Star Arcade, and Royal Victoria Place in around 5h 29m.

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