The cheapest and fastest trains from Dumfries to Brighton
Cheapest price
£304
Average price
£304
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dumfries to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dumfries to Brighton will cost around £304 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £304.
To travel from Dumfries to Brighton you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Dumfries to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dumfries to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £84, and a train costs an average of £151.
Distance: 526 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£151 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dumfries to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Dumfries to Brighton trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:57 Dumfries | 5h46 | 10:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:04 Dumfries | 5h39 | 11:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:58 Dumfries | 5h45 | 13:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:59 Dumfries | 5h44 | 14:43 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:02 Dumfries | 5h41 | 15:43 Brighton | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Brighton
Trains from Dumfries to Brighton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £151 but you can travel from only £84 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 526 km distance in 6h 36m.
Distance 526 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £151 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Dumfries to Brighton trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Dumfries and Brighton from £84. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dumfries to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dumfries to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dumfries and Brighton
- 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
- 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
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