4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€107
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€124
Fastest journey on Sep 12
5 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
6 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 12
11
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €107.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
G80233+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
G7727810:39 AM6h00Brighton station (BTN)4:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way2 transfers- G80233+
C0261610:28 AM6h11Brighton station (BTN)4:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way1 transfer - G80227+C026749:28 AM6h10Brighton station (BTN)3:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1171One-way1 transfer
- G80227+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G772709:39 AM5h59Brighton station (BTN)3:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1171One-way2 transfers
- G80222+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+C027409:14 AM6h20Brighton station (BTN)3:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1231One-way2 transfers
- G80227+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G772709:39 AM5h59Brighton station (BTN)3:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1171One-way2 transfers
- G80233+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G7727810:39 AM6h00Brighton station (BTN)4:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way2 transfers
- G80219+G77262+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross8:39 AM6h05Brighton station (BTN)2:44 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1281One-way2 transfers
- G80227+C026749:28 AM6h10Brighton station (BTN)3:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1171One-way1 transfer
- G80233+C0261610:28 AM6h11Brighton station (BTN)4:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €116.
Distance: 605 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€116 Average price | €58 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m 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 Brighton to Edinburgh:
A flight is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Edinburgh costing on average €58.
A flight is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Edinburgh costing on average €116.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
Live departures
Brighton to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G80272+G77329 | On time 5:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h26 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G80273+G77333 | On time 5:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h00 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G25678+G77342 | On time 6:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h03 | 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+G80218+W45731 | 8:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h14 | 2:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80219+C02689 | 8:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h16 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G80219+G77262 | 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h05 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
C02051+W45697+ G01061 | 8:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h25 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+G80222+C02740 | 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h20 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80227+C02674 | 9:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h10 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G80227+G77270 | 9:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 5h59 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+C01965+G01065+W45704 | 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h23 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+G80230+C02724 | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h14 | 4:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80233+C02616 | 10:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h11 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+G80233+G77278 | 10:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 6h00 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Edinburgh
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Trains from Brighton to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €62 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 605 km distance in 5h 53m.
Distance 605 km |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €62 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 53m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink from Brighton to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Edinburgh from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Brighton to Edinburgh
There are frequent departures for Edinburgh from Brighton daily, from early morning until late afternoon. The journey is a simple one, but there are no direct trains. At least one change is required and some services require two changes. Journey times vary from just over six hours to just under seven hours.
Which train companies travel from Brighton to Edinburgh?
LNER offers the fastest and most frequent Brighton to Edinburgh service, with one change needed. Brighton trains arrive at London Victoria, with a change required to the Edinburgh service from London Kings Cross. CrossCountry services require two changes, with its Brighton trains arriving at London St Pancras, with a change to a service leaving the adjacent London Kings Cross station. Another change to the Edinburgh train is then required at York.
How long is the train from Brighton to Edinburgh?
The fastest rail journey between Brighton and Edinburgh is six hours on LNER, with one change in London. Some LNER journeys can, however, take up to seven hours. CrossCountry offers services which require two changes and take up to six hours and forty minutes.
How many trains are there from Brighton to Edinburgh?
There are more than forty departures from Brighton for Edinburgh every weekday, with trains leaving Brighton about every fifteen minutes. About twenty five trains depart for Edinburgh on both Saturdays and Sundays, leaving at intervals of about half an hour. The first weekday trains leave very early each morning and the last leaves in late afternoon. At weekends, departures begin somewhat later in the morning, with the last trains again leaving in late afternoon.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Brighton to Edinburgh?
Departure station: Brighton Railway is the departure point for all journeys to Edinburgh, located just a short walk away from the city centre. There are regular bus services arriving just outside the station, with shops, cafes, toilet and public wi-fi all available at the station itself.
Arrival train station: Edinburgh Waverley, where these journeys from Brighton end, is in the Edinburgh city centre. Station facilities include toilets, public wi-fi, showers, shops and cafes. Buses leave from just outside.
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Edinburgh by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Edinburgh
Most Brighton to Edinburgh trains use the Brighton to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brighton station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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