How to travel from Brighton to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Brighton and Dundee is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Brighton to Dundee by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Bridge then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Edinburgh and then to Seagate Bus Station.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Dundee by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Brighton and Dundee is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Brighton and Dundee by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Dundee. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
Thameslink, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Brighton and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Dundee. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs 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 Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Dundee. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 25m | £225($265) | every 30 mins | 682km (424 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £130($150) | hourly | 699km (435 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, plane | 4h 5m | £195($230) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 15m | £115($135) | hourly | 780km (485 miles) |
| Train to London Victoria, plane | 4h 20m | £180($215) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 45m | £240($285) | hourly | 765km (475 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, plane | 4h 45m | £225($270) | hourly | 808km (502 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £110($130) | hourly | 808km (502 miles) |
| Train via London St Pancras International LL | 8h 50m | £240($285) | once daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £31($37) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £95($110) | on demand | 824km (512 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Dundee
Train operators
Thameslink
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Dundee
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Dundee
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Dundee
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Dundee