How to travel from Stirling to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Brighton is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Stirling 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance767km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Brighton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Stirling and Brighton is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (398 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Stirling and Brighton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Brighton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Brighton. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 6h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stirling and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Stirling and Brighton. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling 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 10h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Stirling and Brighton. The distance is around 767km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Brighton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Brighton

Transport options from Stirling to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3hrs
£120($145)
hourly666km (414 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 15m
£100($120)
every 30 mins695km (432 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 55m
£175($210)
hourly727km (452 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 55m
£190($225)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 60m
£175($210)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 60m
£215($255)
every 30 mins722km (449 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 15m
£140($170)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
£100($115)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train via London Euston9h 10m
£74($88)
6 times a week786km (488 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
£33($39)
once daily807km (502 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£87($105)
on demand767km (477 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