How to travel from Brighton to Dumfries, United Kingdom
The distance between Brighton and Dumfries is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Brighton to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Carlisle.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£35($41)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Dumfries
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Brighton and Dumfries is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Brighton and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Dumfries is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Dumfries. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Euston and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Brighton and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Dumfries. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Carlisle and Annan Stance 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Dumfries. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Dumfries. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Brighton and Dumfries. The distance is around 641km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Dumfries
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 4h 15m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 778km (483 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, plane | 4h 25m | £230($275) | every 4 hours | 785km (488 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £245($285) | every 3 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane | 4h 55m | £250($295) | every 4 hours | 794km (494 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane | 5hrs | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane | 5h 15m | £330($395) | once daily | 680km (423 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4hrs | £145($175) | every 4 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train via London St Pancras International LL | 6h 45m | £84($100) | twice daily | 666km (414 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | £35($41) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £110($130) | on demand | 641km (398 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Dumfries
Train operators
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Airports near Dumfries
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Dumfries