The average train between Aberdeen and Brighton takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Brighton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Aberdeen to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Aberdeen to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Brighton is 713.7 km. The road distance is 920 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 27m.