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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Brighton takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Brighton. 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 59m
Duration
444 mi
Distance
£192
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 45m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink6h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Brighton? 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 Edinburgh Waverley Station to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 41m.

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