How to travel from Aberdeen to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Brighton is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Brighton by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Edinburgh

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Brighton by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Aberdeen and Brighton is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Aberdeen and Brighton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Brighton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Brighton. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

LNER, Thameslink, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Brighton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Brighton. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Brighton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Brighton

Transport options from Aberdeen to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
£155($185)
hourly749km (466 miles)
Train to Dundee, plane4h 35m
£245($285)
hourly794km (493 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£145($175)
every 3 hours825km (513 miles)
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar
8h 5m
£125($145)
every 3 hours920km (572 miles)
Train8h 25m
£110($130)
every 20 mins920km (572 miles)
Train via London Euston11hrs
£76($90)
once a week933km (580 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£105($125)
on demand928km (577 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton