The average train between Ayr and Brighton takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr 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 hourly between Ayr and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Brighton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Ayr to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ayr to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Brighton is 595.9 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Brighton via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 49m.