Brighton to Edinburgh Bus and Coach

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Brighton to Edinburgh Route Overview

Brighton to Edinburgh bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Brighton at 04:05h, arriving at Edinburgh at 18:55h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 17:22h, arriving at 06:50h the following day.
Departure station and country Brighton, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Travel Distance 464 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 09min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £30
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Brighton to Edinburgh

The shortest travel distance between Brighton and Edinburgh is 464 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:22 has a travel time of 13:28h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Edinburgh earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Brighton to Edinburgh route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 314 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Brighton or Edinburgh coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Brighton

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  Edinburgh

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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £30 (One-Way) or £60 (Return).

Travel reviews for Brighton to Edinburgh bus

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Over 314 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Brighton to Edinburgh. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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