Elgin to Brighton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Brighton takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

12h 34m
Duration: 642 mi
Distance: £278
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain

10h 50m

£215–360

Elgin to Brighton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:26 PM → 1:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 PM → 11:18 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 3 changes
10:16 PM → 2:43 PM
Arrives next day
16h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 3:43 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:43 PM
10h 49m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:43 PM
10h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 9:43 PM
11h • 3 changes
1:14 PM → 11:43 PM
10h 28m • 3 changes
5:47 PM → 11:18 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 3 changes
9:46 PM → 2:43 PM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:43 PM
10h 50m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:43 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:43 PM
10h 50m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:43 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:43 PM
10h 50m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:43 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:43 PM
10h 50m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:43 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin 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.