The average train between Kirkcaldy and Brighton takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Brighton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Kirkcaldy to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Brighton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Brighton is 620.9 km. The road distance is 754 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 54m.