The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Brighton
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
To travel from Edinburgh to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
C40890+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25986
C40884+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25974
C08166+
G84501
C40902+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25993
C08208+
G84531
C08166+
G84501
C08208+
G84531
C40890+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25986
C40884+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25974
C40902+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
P25993Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 605 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£111 Average Price | £50 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C40884+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ P25974 | On time 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 13:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C08166+ G84501 | On time 08:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 14:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
C40890+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ P25986 | On time 09:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 14:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C40896+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ P25990 | On time 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 15:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C40902+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ P25993 | On time 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 16:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
C08208+ G84531 | On time 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h56 | 17:21 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of Lumo, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Brighton.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Brighton
Trains from Edinburgh to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 605 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 605 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 03:14 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Brighton trainsLNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Brighton from £18. 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 to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Brighton 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Brighton
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
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