The average train between Fife and Brighton takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 Fife and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fife 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fife to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Brighton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Fife to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Fife to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Brighton is 640.4 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 13m.