The average train between Edinburgh and Brightons takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Edinburgh to Brightons. 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 15 minutes between Edinburgh and Brightons. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Brightons at 11:51 PM. 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 Edinburgh station and arriving at Brightons station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Edinburgh to Brightons train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh to Brightons train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Polmont station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Brightons is 32.6 km. The road distance is 34 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Polmont every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 23 min.
