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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Brighton will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Canterbury to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
SE657900 · J90031+
W45745 · W45778
SE658100 · J90032+
W45748 · W45765
J90147+
W45787+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge
SE657900 · J90031+
W45745 · W45778
SE658100 · J90032+
W45748 · W45765
J90147+
W45787+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London BridgeOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Brighton costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.24 (€-14.10). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 46m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SE658100 · J90032+ W45748 · W45765 | 12:00 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h53 | 2:53 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4 transfers | |
W45787+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+ J90147 | 12:29 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 3h16 | 3:45 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
SE657900 · J90031+ W45745 · W45778 | 1:00 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h53 | 3:53 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Canterbury to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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