- Distance: 21 mi
- Duration: 21 min
The average train between Brightons and Edinburgh takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 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 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Brightons is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polmont station and arriving at Haymarket station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Polmont station.
Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket 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 Haymarket every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 18 min.
