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 Nov 22

Cheapest price

€41

Average price

€60

Fastest journey

13 h 33 m

Average duration

14 h 59 m

Buses per day

10

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 €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.

Fast buses

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

National ExpressNX025 · NX594
05:10PM13h40
Brighton
06:50AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX594
05:17PM13h33
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:50AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
10:50PM20h05
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
591One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
10:45PM20h10
Brighton
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
591One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
04:15AM14h40
Brighton, Preston Circus
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
591One-way
1 transfer

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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €88.

Distance: 605 km

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Flight

€55

Average price

Cheapest

€142

Average price

€88

Average price

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Edinburgh buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 6:29 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express9:45 PM Brighton
20h10
5:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_express9:50 PM Brighton
20h05
5:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Saturday, November 22
national_expressNX025 · NX5914:10 AM Brighton
14h45
6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5914:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
14h40
6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

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Buses from Brighton to Edinburgh run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.

The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 605 km distance in 13h 33m.

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 €24
Distance
605 km
Average bus duration
12h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
€31
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
13h 33m
First bus
02:55
Last bus
23:40
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 €24

Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Edinburgh with National Express for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 33m
Cheapest Price
€28
National Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh can start from as little as €25 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton to Edinburgh is €44; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Brighton to Edinburgh coach time is 13 h 13 min   covering the 604 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Brighton to Edinburgh leaves at 16: 17. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Brighton to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 50.
There is 1 coach a day from Brighton to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Brighton to Edinburgh coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Edinburgh from Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Brighton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Brighton, Patcham, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station and Brighton, Preston Circus. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your journey in coach stations like Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh, Barnton Junction and Edinburgh, North Bridge.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Brighton, Patcham, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel between Brighton and Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Brighton to Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip from Brighton to Edinburgh.
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