The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Dumfries
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Dumfries is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Dumfries will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Dumfries every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 526 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Brighton to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £64, and a train costs an average of £136.
Distance: 526 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£136 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Dumfries
Trains from Brighton to Dumfries run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £136 but you can travel from only £64 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 526 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 526 km |
Average train duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £136 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 50m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Dumfries trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Dumfries from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Dumfries train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Dumfries by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dumfries, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Dumfries
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 19:30 Saturday 06:35 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 19:55
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. Radar - National Key Scheme toilets are located on Platform 1; available 24 hours a day.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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