The average train between Brighton and Dumbarton takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Dumbarton. 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 Brighton and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Dumbarton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Dumbarton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Brighton to Dumbarton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Dumbarton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Brighton to Dumbarton train tickets online with Thameslink, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Dumbarton is 640 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Dumbarton Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 39m.