What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leith is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leith. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Brighton to Leith?

The distance between Brighton and Leith is 446 miles. The road distance is 427.1 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Leith without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Leith?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Brighton to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leith bus from?

Brighton to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leith train from?

Brighton to Leith train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Leith?

The best way to get from Brighton to Leith is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Brighton to Leith bus arrive?

Brighton to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Leith train arrive?

Brighton to Leith train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Leith is 427 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Brighton to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Leith?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Leith.

Brighton to Leith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m
£80–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
12h 25m
£42–109
Drive 424.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Leith424.6 mi
8h 8m
£107–154
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 56m
£49–155
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 32m
£75–354
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 33m
£98–311
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 20m
£99–308
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 31m
£56–210
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 22m
£118–243
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 19m
£60–174
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 8m
£110–406

Brighton to Leith by train

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Distance: 443.6 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brighton to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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