How to travel from Edinburgh to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Brighton is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Edinburgh and Brighton is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Edinburgh and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Brighton is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

LNER, Thameslink, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Edinburgh and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Brighton. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Brighton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Brighton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

easyJet, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly between Edinburgh and Brighton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Brighton typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW).

The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Brighton. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Brighton

Transport options from Edinburgh to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 40m
£100($115)
every 20 mins623km (387 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 35m
£155($180)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£185($220)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train3h 60m
£220($260)
hourly688km (428 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train4hrs
£140($165)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
£100($120)
hourly714km (444 miles)
Train via Sheffield7h 20m
£230($270)
every 2 hours776km (482 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
£25($30)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£84($100)
on demand737km (458 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton