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

The cheapest way to get from Brightons to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brightons to Edinburgh is to train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Brightons and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Millfield Drive and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Brightons and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polmont and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Brightons to Edinburgh?

The distance between Brightons and Edinburgh is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brightons to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

The train from Polmont to Edinburgh Waverley takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brightons to Edinburgh bus from?

Brightons to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Millfield Drive station.

Where do I catch the Brightons to Edinburgh train from?

Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Polmont station.

Train or bus from Brightons to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Brightons to Edinburgh is to train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Brightons to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Brightons to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Brightons to Edinburgh train arrive?

Brightons to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Brightons to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Brightons to Edinburgh is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Brightons to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Brightons to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Brightons to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Polmont to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
24 min
£6–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millfield Drive to Princes Streetbus X38
1h 24m
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Brightons to Edinburghcar 22.5 mi
35 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brightons to Edinburghtaxi 22.5 mi
35 min
£65–85

Brightons to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Brightons, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Polmont to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Millfield Drive to Princes Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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