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Compare train and coach for Whitstable to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 101 km
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3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Brighton from Whitstable by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Whitstable to Brighton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Brighton.

There are 2 travel options from Whitstable to Brighton: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Brighton from Whitstable is a coach with an average price of £20.
This is compared to other travel options from Whitstable to Brighton:
Taking a coach costs £55 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £75.
The quickest way to travel to Brighton from Whitstable is by train, which takes on average 2 h 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h 2 min.
The Whitstable to Brighton distance is approximately 62 miles.
The average frequency per day from Whitstable to Brighton is:
- Around 29 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Whitstable to Brighton as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Whitstable to Brighton:
The following travel companies offer services from Whitstable to Brighton:
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Whitstable to Brighton tickets on Omio for £20.
- Travel with Thameslink or Southeastern for trains to Brighton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Southeastern Whitstable to Brighton tickets on Omio for £66.
Yes, there are direct routes from Whitstable to Brighton with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Brighton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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