Maidstone to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Maidstone to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Maidstone to Brighton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:25 View journey
Last train 22:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 68
Trains / day 70 View all
Cheapest journey £31.37 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 6

Explore Maidstone to Brighton by train

Thinking about travelling from Maidstone to Brighton by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Maidstone to Brighton

Getting from Maidstone to Brighton by rail typically costs £31.37, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Maidstone and Brighton

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Maidstone to Brighton by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 01:25

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:58

  • First daily departure (weekend): 01:27

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:30

  • Average number of daily trains: 70 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 9 minutes

Average train travel time from Maidstone to Brighton

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 6 minutes, travelling a total distance of 68 kilometres.

How far in advance Maidstone and Brighton tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Maidstone and Brighton are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Brighton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Maidstone to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Maidstone to Brighton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Maidstone to Brighton is 68 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.