The average train between Brighton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Brighton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Brighton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 608 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Edinburgh Airport via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and St Andrew Square in around 6h 35m.