What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton is to bus via London which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at St Peter's Church via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Brighton via Carlisle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Brighton is 444 miles. The road distance is 453.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Brighton bus from?

Kilmarnock to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Brighton train from?

Kilmarnock to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Brighton bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Brighton train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Brighton is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Kilmarnock to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Kilmarnock to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
7h 17m
£87–231
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
13h 42m
£30–90
Drive 450.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Brightoncar 450.9 mi
7h 51m
£109–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
4h 30m
£52–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
15h 16m
£42–107
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 7m
£47–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
5h 36m
£99–269
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 57m
£111–305
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
5h 51m
£64–165
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 8m
£67–229

Kilmarnock to Brighton by train and foot

44Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 441.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Brighton via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to St Peter's Church via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 42m.

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