How to travel from Canterbury to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Brighton

Omio 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 $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 61 miles (99 km)

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Bus
Driving

$45

Average price

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Southern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Brighton:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Canterbury to Brighton among Omio's users.

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from Canterbury to Brighton

How to get from Canterbury to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX007 · NX025
    4:20 AM5h45
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    10:05 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX007 · NX025
    4:20 AM5h45
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    10:05 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SoutheasternP74407+Gatwick ExpressP25986+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria
    12:23 PM2h34
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternP74861+SouthernP43461+ThameslinkG83712+Gatwick ExpressP25861
    3:06 PM2h58
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $431One-way
    3 transfers
  • SoutheasternP74407+SouthernP44202 · G70766
    12:23 PM3h16
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    3:39 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $431One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP74398+SouthernP44220 · G70783
    3:23 PM3h16
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    6:39 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $431One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007 · NX025
    6:50 PM5h45
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX007 · NX025
    6:50 PM5h55
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX007 · NX025
    4:20 AM6h00
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    10:20 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Canterbury and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Brighton:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

The distance from Canterbury to Brighton is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Brighton is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Canterbury to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Canterbury to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South East to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Canterbury to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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