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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sussexby train, car, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sussex by train, car, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    5h 32m
    £174–252

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Haywards Heathtrain train
    7h 1m
    £78–216

  3. Drive 414.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sussexcar car 414.8 mi
    8h 7m
    £102–146

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, line 21 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the bus from School Hill Bottom to Bluebell stationbus bus
    5h 38m

  5. Train via The Bull

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    9h 24m
    £147–287

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    3. Take the bus from School Hill Bottom to Bluebell stationbus bus
    6h 25m

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Haywards Heathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to The Greenbus bus
    7h
    £106–322

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Haywards Heathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to The Greenbus bus
    6h 50m
    £114–350

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, line 21 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train
    4. Take the bus from School Hill Bottom to Bluebell stationbus bus
    7h 5m

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train
    7h 26m
    £94–248

Edinburgh to Sussex by train, foot, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sussex via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Haywards Heath in around 5h 32m.

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