The average train between Brig and Edinburgh takes 20h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 25m. 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 7:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 20h 28m.
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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Brig and Edinburgh is 1,322 km. The road distance is 1,874 km.
You can take a train from Brig to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 27m.