What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 27h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs £100 - £450.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Brest to Edinburgh?

The distance between Brest and Edinburgh is 1055 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs £140 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Brest to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Edinburgh bus from?

Brest to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Edinburgh train from?

Brest to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Brest to Edinburgh is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs £140 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 27h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £450 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Brest to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Brest to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 6:51 PM in Brest and 5:51 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Brest to Edinburgh train arrive?

Brest to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Edinburgh?

Book your Brest to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Edinburgh?

Book your Brest to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2514+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Brest to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brest to Edinburgh by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 58m
£140–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
27h 9m
£62–170
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoffcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
15h 18m
£145–522
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BES - EDI
7h 59m
£108–443
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain Ter
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 39m
£105–769
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
15h 19m
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BES - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 54m
£115–311
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BES - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 33m
£79–397
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RNS - EDI
9h 45m
£160–279

Brest to Edinburgh by train, foot, and subway

71Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brest to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,049.1 mi
Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brest to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 27h 9m.

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