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Which bus from Brighton to Edinburgh is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Brighton to Edinburgh. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
tomorrow
from £52
Tuesday
from £52
Wednesday
from £110
Thursday
from £57
Friday
from £52
Saturday
from £48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    15h 0m
    0
    03:55
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    13h 40m
    0
    17:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    20h 10m
    0
    22:45
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    04:00
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    13h 33m
    0
    17:17
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    15h 0m
    0
    03:55
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    13h 40m
    0
    17:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    04:00
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    13h 33m
    0
    17:17
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    14h 52m
    0
    04:03
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    13h 40m
    0
    05:15
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £110
  • National Express
    14h 15m
    0
    18:35
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £114
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £63? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 25m
      0
      14:05
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      22:10
      Sheffield
      Greenhill
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
    • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      8h 0m
      0
      02:30
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      10:30
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £25
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save £63

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    20h 5m
    0
    22:50
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • National Express
    20h 10m
    0
    22:45
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    20h 2m
    0
    22:53
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    20h 0m
    0
    22:55
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    19h 58m
    0
    22:57
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      23h 25m
      0
      19:30
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      04:35
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 7h 50m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      12:25
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      18:55
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £30
    Travel time is 3h 27m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 45m
    0
    04:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    13h 40m
    0
    17:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    20h 10m
    0
    22:45
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    20h 2m
    0
    22:53
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    20h 0m
    0
    22:55
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 25m
      0
      14:05
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      22:10
      Sheffield
      Greenhill
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
    • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      8h 0m
      0
      02:30
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      10:30
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £25
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    20h 10m
    0
    22:45
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    20h 5m
    0
    22:50
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    20h 2m
    0
    22:53
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    20h 0m
    0
    22:55
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    19h 58m
    0
    22:57
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      23h 25m
      0
      19:30
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      04:35
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 7h 50m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      12:25
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      18:55
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £30
    Travel time is 3h 27m longer, but you will save £10

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Brighton and Edinburgh?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Brighton to Edinburgh. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Brighton to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Brighton and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 41 coaches from Brighton to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Edinburgh, with 21 offers.

All facts for Brighton to Edinburgh bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 14 times by bus from Brighton to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Brighton to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £48!

Cheapest Bus £48
Fastest Bus 13h 26m
Earliest Coach 03:55
Latest Coach 22:57
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 605.2 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh?

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave Brighton for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
Sunday 22/12
Monday 23/12
£52
Tuesday 24/12
£52
Wednesday 25/12
£110
Thursday 26/12
£66
Friday 27/12
£54
Saturday 28/12
£48
Sunday 29/12
£45
Monday 30/12
£45
Tuesday 31/12
£52
Wednesday 01/01
Thursday 02/01
£34
Friday 03/01
Saturday 04/01
£22
Sunday 05/01
Monday 06/01
£18
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 08/01
Thursday 09/01
£20
Friday 10/01
Saturday 11/01
£22
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £48, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Brighton to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £110.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh, with £48. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Brighton to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Brighton to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Brighton to Edinburgh are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Brighton to Edinburgh?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Brighton to Edinburgh timetable.
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Edinburgh

Here is a map with all coach stations in Brighton and Edinburgh. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Brighton to Edinburgh.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Brighton to Edinburgh. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Brighton to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Brighton Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Brighton Edinburgh bus trip is available from £48 and takes 20h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to Edinburgh?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £48 to £114. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Edinburgh.

How many connections are available for the Brighton Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Brighton to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Brighton take?

The quickest coach from Brighton to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 13h 26m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £52. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Brighton at 03:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Brighton to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Brighton at 22:57. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Brighton Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Brighton to Edinburgh can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Brighton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Brighton Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brighton Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brighton to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brighton to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brighton and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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