The average bus between Brighton and Edinburgh takes 12h 25m and the fastest bus takes 11h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Brighton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Brighton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Brighton to Edinburgh bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Brighton and Edinburgh is 604.6 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 54m.