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Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Brighton takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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.

7h 22m
Duration
480 mi
Distance
£204
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Stirling 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
6h 55m
£165–253

Stirling to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Stirling and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink11h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink11h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stirling 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.

Map of how to get from Stirling to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 55m.

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