How to travel from Edinburgh to Brighton

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $109.

Distance: 375 miles (605 km)

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Flight

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$149

Average price

$68

Average price

12h 52m

Average total duration

12h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 30m

Average total duration

6h 0m

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30m

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4h 28m

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Fastest

1h 28m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

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easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Edinburgh to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM17h05
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:45 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM17h05
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:45 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LumoC08166+ThameslinkG84501
    8:26 AM5h52
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    2:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40884+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25974
    8:00 AM5h57
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    1:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40890+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25986
    9:00 AM5h57
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40896+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25990
    10:00 AM5h57
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    3:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM13h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM13h50
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    12:30 PMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM15h05
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Brighton

Travel to Brighton 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 Edinburgh to Brighton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Brighton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Brighton is a flight with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brighton:

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brighton costing on average $34 (€28).

A flight is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brighton costing on average $109 (€89).

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

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 12h 51m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Brighton is approximately 375 miles (605 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Brighton is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Brighton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Brighton by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Brighton:
  • 28 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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