The average train between Brightons and Edinburgh takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brightons 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 every 20 minutes between Brightons and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Brightons is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brightons station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Polmont station.
Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Brightons and Edinburgh is 32.6 km. The road distance is 36 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Polmont to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 25 min.
