How to travel from Dover to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Dover to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 65 miles (106 km)

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€38

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€22

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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30m

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6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Southern

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National Express

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from Dover to Brighton

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

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bus

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

National Express
08:15AM7h57
Dover
04:12PMBrighton
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:15AM7h57
Dover
04:12PMBrighton
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:50PM7h17
Dover
08:07PMBrighton
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dover 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 Dover to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dover and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dover to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Brighton costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Dover to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 47m.

The distance from Dover to Brighton is approximately 65 miles (106 km).
The average frequency per day from Dover to Brighton is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover 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 Dover to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dover to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Dover 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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