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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brest is to fly which costs €120 - €550 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brest is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €120 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Brest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Brest via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Brest?

The distance between Edinburgh and Brest is 1688 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brest without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brest train from?

Edinburgh to Brest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Brest?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brest is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €550 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:51 AM in Edinburgh and 4:51 AM in Brest.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brest train arrive?

Edinburgh to Brest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Brest.

Edinburgh to Brest - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, car, plane, 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
12h 16m
€191–536
Train to Newcastle, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane NCL - BES
9h 37m
€87–457
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain Ter
22h 16m
€120–1,096
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Brestcar
17h 33m
€200–372
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane EDI - BES
7h 56m
€125–505
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
15h 18m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane GLA - BES
8h 23m
€134–365

Edinburgh to Brest by train, subway, and foot

66Weekly Services

12h 16mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Brest.

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Distance: 1,688.4 km
Duration: 12h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brest via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, Air France, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) twice daily.

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