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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Garden, showing major exhibitions in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£110
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£134
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
7 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
7 h 18 m
Trains on 04 Oct
22
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 £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
To travel from Edinburgh to Brighton you need to make at least 3 changes.
G80048 · C01940+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
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Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Euston to London VictoriaTrains from Edinburgh to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 605 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 605 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 3:14 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Brighton trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84900+ W33472+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27084 | On time 8:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h46 | 14:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27086 | On time 8:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h32 | 15:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W33693 · W33430+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27086 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h05 | 15:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
W33693+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27087 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h35 | 16:27 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
G80054+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27088 | On time 9:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h36 | 16:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W84906+ W33467+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27088 | On time 10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h46 | 16:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27058 | On time 10:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h34 | 17:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W33398 · W33748+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27058 | On time 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h05 | 17:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G80068+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27060 | On time 11:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h33 | 18:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
W84913+ W33446+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G27060 | On time 12:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h46 | 18:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 3 changes | |
G80074+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27066 | On time 12:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 19:57 Brighton station (BTN) | 2 changes | |
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Contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Garden, showing major exhibitions in a restored historic building.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering local history, fashion, decorative art and changing exhibitions.
Seafront gallery dedicated to photography and contemporary visual culture, with changing exhibitions and events.
Narrow historic lanes filled with independent shops and characterful passages, ideal for a classic Brighton wander.
Bohemian shopping district known for street art, vintage stores, market atmosphere and a strong local feel.
Large central green space with formal gardens, open lawns, playgrounds and easy access from the station and seafront.
Fresh herring traditionally smoked over oak, a Sussex speciality long linked to the old fishing trade around Brighton and nearby coastal towns.
Classic British fish and chips made with fresh local catch and chips by the seaside; a staple meal closely tied to Brighton’s coastal identity.
A long-standing Brighton favourite: dry-cured pork sausages, usually grilled or fried, known locally through the city’s famous sausage makers.
Elegant restaurant serving seasonal British tasting menus in a refined but welcoming setting close to the seafront.
Lively modern Indian restaurant in The Lanes, known for creative small plates, bold flavours and a stylish atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fish, oysters and classic British dishes in a polished room near the city centre.
Moderate for a UK seaside city. Hotels and dining are pricier than many British towns, but buses, casual eats and supermarket options help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Brighton Station -> North Street, Brighton
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.

Most Edinburgh to Brighton trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
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