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.
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 from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Gatwick (LGW).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 2h 40m | £100($115) | every 20 mins | 623km (387 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 35m | £155($180) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £185($220) | every 20 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 60m | £220($260) | hourly | 688km (428 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 4hrs | £140($165) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £100($120) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 7h 20m | £230($270) | every 2 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus | 10h 30m | £25($30) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £84($100) | on demand | 737km (458 miles) |
Aer Lingus
LNER
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.