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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) without transferring at least 3 times.
W29296 · C82800 · W32581+
P8566310:06 AM2h28Brighton station (BTN)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers- C09937 · W32581+P856639:56 AM2h38Brighton station (BTN)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way2 transfers
- W32550 · C82810 · W32615+P8567111:06 AM2h28Brighton station (BTN)1:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers
- C09935 · W32584+P8567711:56 AM2h38Brighton station (BTN)2:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way2 transfers
- C09946 · W32615+P8567110:56 AM2h38Brighton station (BTN)1:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way2 transfers
- W29345 · C82780 · W32601+P856438:07 AM2h27Brighton station (BTN)10:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$451One-way3 transfers
- W29334 · C82790 · W32619+P856539:07 AM2h27Brighton station (BTN)11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers
- W29296 · C82800 · W32581+P8566310:06 AM2h28Brighton station (BTN)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers
- W32550 · C82810 · W32615+P8567111:06 AM2h28Brighton station (BTN)1:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers
- G14567 · C82820 · W32584+P8567712:06 PM2h28Brighton station (BTN)2:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$431One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW):
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Canterbury West (CBW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.48. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W45465+G77120_C93202 · G77391+P89000 | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h14 | 9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45465+P85894 · P89000 | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h14 | 9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| G27028 · W32625+P85636 | 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h11 | 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W32642 · G26379 · W32625+P85636 | 6:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h01 | 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| G77148 · W32625+P85636 | 6:55 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h42 | 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45606+P85636 | 6:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h41 | 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| W45602+P85902 · P89006 | 7:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h56 | 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| X14862+W32874+G77400+P89006 | 7:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h43 | 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W29057 · W32601+P85643 | 7:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45403+P85643 | 7:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| W29345 · C82780 · W32601+P85643 | 8:07 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h27 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| P89012+W45478 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h10 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
 G15127+G77407+P89012+W45478 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h10 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45478 · W32906+G77407+P89012 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h10 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45413+P85910 · P89012 | 8:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h53 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
 G77261+P85653+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International | 8:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h58 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W29065 · W32619+P85653 | 8:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45535+P85653 | 8:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h36 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| W29334 · C82790 · W32619+P85653 | 9:07 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h27 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45375+P85917 · P89018 | 9:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h51 | 12:19 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| C09937 · W32581+P85663 | 9:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45553+P85663 | 9:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h36 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| W29296 · C82800 · W32581+P85663 | 10:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h28 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45493+P85923 · P89024 | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h05 | 1:19 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| C09946 · W32615+P85671 | 10:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45521+P85671 | 10:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h36 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| W32550 · C82810 · W32615+P85671 | 11:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h28 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45565+P85930 · P89030 | 11:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h51 | 2:19 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| C09935 · W32584+P85677 | 11:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45534+P85677 | 11:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h36 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| G14567 · C82820 · W32584+P85677 | 12:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h28 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 transfers | |
| W45372+P85936 · P89036 | 12:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h51 | 3:19 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| C09943 · W32594+P85683 | 12:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 3:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| W45536+P85683 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h36 | 3:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 17:09. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 5:09 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern, Gatwick Express from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Southeastern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and Canterbury West (CBW) from $18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury West (CBW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Most Brighton station (BTN) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains use the Brighton to Canterbury West station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton station (BTN) and Canterbury West (CBW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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