The average train between Dundee and Brighton takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Brighton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Dundee to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Dundee to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Brighton is 654.3 km. The road distance is 807 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 33m.