How to get from Brighton to Edinburgh
- 606 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh: train. The two cities are about 606 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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606 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €73Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 5h 58m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 19h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€73Omio catalogue, Oct 95h 58m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 919h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brighton to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brighton → LondontrainThameslink·1h 13m
- 2London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBrighton-London Heathrow, London Heathrow-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →On this route you travel with Thameslink, LNER, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brighton to Edinburgh works
Start with a Thameslink train from Brighton to London, about 1h 13m. Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €67 over 5h 58m, 1 transfer.
Brighton to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a train from Brighton to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Brighton?
About 606 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Brighton to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Thameslink, LNER, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Thameslink, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026