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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brightons is to train which takes 20 min and costs £9 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Brightons?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Millfield Drive. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Brightons?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Brightons?

The distance between Edinburgh and Brightons is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brightons without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £9 - £10.

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

The train from Haymarket to Polmont takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brightons bus from?

Edinburgh to Brightons bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brightons train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Brightons?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brightons is to train which takes 20 min and costs £9 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brightons bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Brightons bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Millfield Drive station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brightons train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Brightons?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brightons?

There are 852+ hotels available in Brightons.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Polmonttrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
20 min
£9–10
Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Brightonscar 22.5 mi
35 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Millfield Drivebus X38
1h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Brightonstaxi 22.5 mi
35 min
£65–85

Edinburgh to Brightons by train

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Polmont every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to Millfield Drive every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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