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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton Centre and Edinburgh takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
444 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton Centre to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton Centre and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton Centre is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 37m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 59m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 37m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 444.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Brighton Centre, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh Waverley via Brighton, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 6h 6m.

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