The average train between Perth and Brighton takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Brighton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Perth to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Perth to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Brighton is 655.8 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 37m.