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How to get fromBrighton to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 6m
    £137–220

  2. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3h 51m
    £46–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    13h 20m
    £48–220

  4. Drive 424.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Edinburgh Castlecar car 424.6 mi
    8h 14m
    £104–150

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 52m
    £237–370

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    4h 33m
    £115–290

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    5h 9m
    £103–294

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5h 4m
    £79–183

  9. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 45m
    £60–171

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    5h 17m
    £74–180

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 32m
    £128–325

Brighton to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brighton to Edinburgh Castle via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Edinburgh Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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