How to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Brighton and Edinburgh

distanceDistance374 miles (604 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$29 - $88
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $29 (€25) • 13 h 6 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $42 (€37) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or East Coast

Travel 374 miles (604 km) by train, bus or flight from Brighton to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, easyJet or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Brighton to Edinburgh.

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from Brighton to Edinburgh

How to get from Brighton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:17PM13h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:50AMEdinburgh
$731One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National Express
05:17PM13h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:50AMEdinburgh
$731One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
easyJet
09:05AM1h20
London Stansted Airport (STN)
10:25AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$1831One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Avanti West Coast
09:39AM6h39
Brighton station (BTN)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1581One-way
3 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
10:09AM8h03
Brighton station (BTN)
06:12PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1581One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
08:14AM8h04
Brighton station (BTN)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1581One-way
2 transfers
National Express
05:10PM13h40
Brighton, Coach Station
06:50AMEdinburgh
$731One-way
1 transfer
National Express
10:50PM20h05
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:55PMEdinburgh
$891One-way
1 transfer
National Express
10:45PM20h10
Brighton, Coach Station
06:55PMEdinburgh
$891One-way
1 transfer
easyJet
06:35PM1h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
08:05PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$1181One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
09:50PM1h25
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
11:15PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$1211One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
04:20PM1h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
05:50PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$1471One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on National Express, easyJet and British Airways travel from Brighton to Edinburgh at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Brighton - Edinburgh travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

      FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Edinburgh

      FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Edinburgh.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Edinburgh: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $29 (€25) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

      A bus is $14 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Edinburgh costing on average $42 (€37).

      Taking a bus costs $60 (€52) less than taking a train, which costs on average $88 (€77) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Brighton is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

      Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

      Bus takes 13 h 6 min on average.

      Train takes on average 6 h 3 min.

      You should expect to travel around 374 miles (604 km) between Brighton and Edinburgh.

      The average frequency per day from Brighton to Edinburgh is:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • 1 train a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brighton to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brighton to Edinburgh:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Brighton, Patcham and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

      The following travel companies offer services from Brighton to Edinburgh:

      • Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Brighton to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $29 (€25).
      • Travel with easyJet or British Airways for flights to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Brighton to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $42 (€37).
      • Travel with East Coast, Lumo, Virgin Trains, Caledonian Sleeper or Thameslink to go to Edinburgh by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Virgin Trains Brighton to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $88 (€77).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Brighton to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

      • Take a direct bus with.
      • Take a direct flight with easyJet or British Airways.
      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh.

      Many of our customers traveling from Brighton to Edinburgh don't make Edinburgh their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Edinburgh are London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Edinburgh to any of these top destinations today!

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