The average train between Brig and Edinburgh takes 21h 20m and the fastest train takes 13h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Brig 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brig and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brig is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 21h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 43m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Brig 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 train from Brig to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Brig station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
Brig to Edinburgh train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Brig station.
Brig to Edinburgh train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Brig to Edinburgh train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Brig and Edinburgh is 1,322 km. The road distance is 1,863 km.
You can take a train from Brig to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 8m.