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Compare train and bus for Maidstone to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$39 (-€32). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Maidstone to Brighton
How to get from Maidstone to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maidstone to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G773118:29 AM2h28Maidstone West (MDW)10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- P89381+G77408+W32876+G773118:29 AM2h28Maidstone West (MDW)10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- P86439+W32958+C82800+G773038:14 AM2h13Maidstone East (MDE)10:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)$841One-way3 transfers
Other options
- P89321+G77387+W32894+G772584:55 AM2h35Maidstone West (MDW)7:30 AMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way3 transfers
- P86603 · P86940+G26760+
L120735:26 AM3h04Maidstone East (MDE)8:30 AMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way5 transfers - P88671+W29324 · C099388:31 AM3h08Maidstone East (MDE)11:39 AMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Brighton.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maidstone and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maidstone East (MDE) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
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