The average train between Fort William and Brighton takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Brighton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Fort William to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Fort William to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Brighton is 741.2 km. The road distance is 913 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Brighton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 59m.