The average train between Brighton and Dunfermline takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Dunfermline. 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 Brighton and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Dunfermline? 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 Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Dunfermline station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Brighton to Dunfermline train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Dunfermline train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Brighton to Dunfermline train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Brighton and Dunfermline is 622.9 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Dunfermline Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 3m.