4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chatham to Brighton
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chatham to Brighton will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chatham for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chatham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chatham to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chatham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:04 Chatham | 2h53 | 06:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chatham to Brighton
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Trains from Chatham to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 22:39 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink from Chatham to Brighton trainsSoutheastern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink trains will get you between Chatham and Brighton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chatham to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chatham to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chatham and Brighton
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ATM
Accessibility
WC
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Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London via ramp to car park. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from Railway Street. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 250 metres. Step access between platforms available via the booking hall.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 & 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1&2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: acessible toilet platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 1 and 2 - Only available up to 8pm.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B in the bus interchange, to the right of the station entrance
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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