Brighton to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$66

Average price

$83

Fastest journey

13 h 33 m

Average duration

15 h 14 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

605 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Edinburgh will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Brighton to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX025 · NX594
05:17PM13h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:50AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$661One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX594
05:10PM13h40
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
06:50AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$661One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
04:15AM14h40
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$831One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
04:10AM14h45
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$831One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX421 · NX183
09:47PM19h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
05:20PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$901One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Flight

€55

Average price

Cheapest

€146

Average price

€68

Average price

18h 14m

Average duration

17h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 16m

Average duration

6h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 17m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Brighton to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 21
Last updated at 8:47 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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national_expressNX025 · NX591
Delayed
2:15 PM 3:10 AMBrighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
14h45
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX591
Delayed
9:12 AM 3:15 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
14h40
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX594
On time
4:10 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
13h40
5:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX594
On time
4:17 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
13h33
5:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX421 · NX183
On time
8:40 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
19h40
4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX025 · NX421 · NX183
On time
8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
19h33
4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX025 · NX591
On time
9:45 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
20h10
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX591
On time
9:50 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
20h05
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

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Buses from Brighton to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 17h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27 (€22)
Distance
375 miles (604 km)
Average bus duration
17h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$30 (€24)
Buses per day
8
Fastest bus
13h 33m
First bus
03:55
Last bus
22:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27 (€22)

Bus companies: National Express from Brighton to Edinburgh

National Express buses will get you from Brighton to Edinburgh from $30 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Edinburgh from Brighton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Brighton to Edinburgh bus information:

  • Average Duration: 13 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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