The average train between Brighton and Aberdeen takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Aberdeen. 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 Brighton and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Aberdeen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Aberdeen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Brighton to Aberdeen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Aberdeen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Brighton to Aberdeen train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Aberdeen is 713.7 km. The road distance is 920 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Aberdeen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 4m.