How to travel from Dundee to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Brighton is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dundee to Brighton by train, plane, bus 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 Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance825km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Brighton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Dundee and Brighton is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dundee and Brighton 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 Dundee to Brighton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Brighton. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and Thameslink run train services between Dundee and Brighton. 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 Dundee and Brighton. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Dundee and Brighton. The distance is around 825km (513 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 Dundee to Brighton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Brighton

Transport options from Dundee to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
3h 30m
£225($265)
every 30 mins682km (424 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
£130($150)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly4h 20m
£115($135)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 30m
£195($230)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 35m
£180($215)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 50m
£150($175)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 55m
£240($285)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
£105($125)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train via London Euston9h 50m
£75($89)
once a week821km (510 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
£37($44)
once daily891km (554 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£95($110)
on demand825km (513 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