What is the cheapest way to get from Fife to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Brighton is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fife to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Fife to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bus Station, Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Fife to Brighton?

The distance between Fife and Brighton is 490 miles. The road distance is 473.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fife to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Fife to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £170 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Fife to Brighton?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Fife to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Brighton bus from?

Fife to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Brighton train from?

Fife to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Brighton?

The best way to get from Fife to Brighton is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Fife to Brighton bus arrive?

Fife to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Fife to Brighton train arrive?

Fife to Brighton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fife to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Brighton is 474 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Fife to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Fife to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Fife to Brighton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Fife to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
7h 12m
£175–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
14h 1m
£62–123
Drive 470.8 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Brightoncar 470.8 mi
9h 9m
£116–168
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
4h 26m
£78–188
Train via London
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
9h 37m
£165–328
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
5h 30m
£128–403
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 42m
£125–356
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
5h 42m
£95–244
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
5h 43m
£75–221
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
5h 46m
£92–256
Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DND - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 3m
£145–348

Fife to Brighton by train

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to St Peter's Church via Bus Station, Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 14h 1m.

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