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How to get fromBrighton Centre to Edinburghby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 5m
    £157–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn13 / ...
    12h 14m
    £51–219

  3. Drive 425.1 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton Centre to Edinburghcar car 425.1 mi
    8h 18m
    £105–151

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3h 51m
    £62–158

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 46m
    £247–371

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    4h 32m
    £116–375

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    5h 9m
    £110–327

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 43m
    £57–193

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5h 5m
    £81–214

  10. Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    5h 12m
    £77–227

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 30m
    £116–440

Brighton Centre to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brighton Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 14m.

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