The average train between Dumfries and Brighton takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Brighton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Dumfries to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Dumfries to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Brighton is 525.7 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Brighton via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 14m.