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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Brighton takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.

9h 13m
Duration
572 mi
Distance
£247
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
8h 36m
£189–303

Aberdeen to Brighton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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.

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  • Distance: 571.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 36m.

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