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Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$170
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London VictoriaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brighton:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Brighton costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brighton costing on average $145 (€116).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 12h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 23m faster (6h 0m by train vs 8h 23m by car) and roughly $72 (€58) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($145 (€116) vs $217 (€175)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27082 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G25712+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27083 | 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h01 | 2:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27084 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 2:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G80050+ G27086+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 3:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G80054+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27088 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 4:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G25707+ G27057+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h02 | 5:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€72) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€72) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 3:14 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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