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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Brighton takes 7h 47m 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.

7h 47m
Duration
493 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ayr to Brighton train times

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperThameslink10h 10m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink11h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastThameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 492.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Brighton via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 46m.

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