The average train between Scotland and Brighton takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Scotland to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Scotland to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Scotland and Brighton is 711.7 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 23m.