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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Brighton station (BTN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 604 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 604 km
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£99 Average Price | £39 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 14:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 20:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 15:13. The fastest train covers the 604 km distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 604 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 07:12 |
Last train 15:13 |
Train companies: LNER, TransPennine Express, Lumo from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsLNER, TransPennine Express, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Brighton station (BTN) from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Brighton station (BTN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Brighton station (BTN)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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