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Brighton to Edinburgh by train
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First train04:12
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Last train00:10
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 59m
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Distance605 kilometres
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Trains per Day75
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Avg. journey time7hr 55m
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Train Operators
Travelling from Brighton to Edinburgh by train
Fast trains from Brighton to Edinburgh take around 5 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 605 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Brighton and Edinburgh.
1. Are there direct trains from Brighton to Edinburgh?
Journeys between Brighton and Edinburgh usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 74 departures on the route from Brighton to Edinburgh every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 77 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Brighton to Edinburgh?
The Brighton to Edinburgh train travel time is normally about 5 hours and 59 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Brighton to Edinburgh train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Edinburgh is usually scheduled to depart Brighton around 04:12 and the last train is around 00:10. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Brighton to Edinburgh train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Brighton to Edinburgh are $63.95.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $65 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $63. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Brighton to Edinburgh train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Brighton to Edinburgh by train.
Which train companies operate between Brighton and Edinburgh?
More than one train company operates on the route from Brighton to Edinburgh, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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