Train Brighton to Edinburgh from £162 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Edinburgh takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is an hourly train service 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.

5h 55m
Duration: 444 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 53m

£137–221

Brighton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:28 PM → 8:29 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 8:33 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
3:58 PM → 9:37 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:12 AM → 10:27 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:12 AM → 10:27 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 11:30 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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