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Compare all timetables for the bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brighton to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from $55
tomorrow
Sunday
from $50
Monday
from $43
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $39
Thursday
from $43

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 15m 3:55 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 7:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $55
National Express 20h 10m 10:45 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $55
National Express 15h 10m 4:00 AM Brighton Preston Circus 7:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $55
FlixBus 18h 25m 12:00 PM Brighton Central Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $116

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 10m 10:45 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
National Express 20h 5m 10:50 PM Brighton Preston Circus 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
National Express 20h 2m 10:53 PM Brighton Preston Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
FlixBus 18h 25m 12:00 PM Brighton Central Bus Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $131
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 58m
      0
      10:57 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      8:20 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:55 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 33m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 10m 10:45 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 20h 5m 10:50 PM Brighton Preston Circus 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 20h 2m 10:53 PM Brighton Preston Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 20h 0m 10:55 PM Brighton Withdean Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 19h 58m 10:57 PM Brighton Patcham Place 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 58m
      0
      10:57 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      8:20 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:55 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 10m 10:45 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
National Express 20h 5m 10:50 PM Brighton Preston Circus 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
National Express 20h 2m 10:53 PM Brighton Preston Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
National Express 20h 0m 10:55 PM Brighton Withdean Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
National Express 19h 58m 10:57 PM Brighton Patcham Place 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 58m
      0
      10:57 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      8:20 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:55 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 0m 3:55 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 14h 55m 4:00 AM Brighton Preston Circus 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 14h 52m 4:03 AM Brighton Preston Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 14h 50m 4:05 AM Brighton Withdean Park 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 14h 48m 4:07 AM Brighton Patcham Place 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 58m
      0
      10:57 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      8:20 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:55 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $11

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Brighton to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Brighton and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 50 buses from Brighton to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Edinburgh, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 24 times every day by bus from Brighton to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Edinburgh starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 13h 26m
Earliest Bus 3:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 376.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Edinburgh

Every day, 24 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brighton for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
$116
Saturday 07/19
Sunday 07/20
$131
Monday 07/21
$43
Tuesday 07/22
Wednesday 07/23
$39
Thursday 07/24
$43
Friday 07/25
$41
Saturday 07/26
$60
Sunday 07/27
$27
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
Wednesday 07/30
Thursday 07/31
$29
Friday 08/01
Saturday 08/02
Sunday 08/03
$27
Monday 08/04
$27
Tuesday 08/05
Wednesday 08/06
$39
Thursday 08/07
Friday 08/08
$29
Saturday 08/09

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 $39, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh, with $39. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Brighton to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brighton to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Brighton to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Brighton to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $39
Fastest Bus 13h 26m
Earliest Bus 3:55 AM
Last Bus 10:57 PM
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 7/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and Edinburgh.

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brighton to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Brighton to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brighton to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Brighton Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 20h 10m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $131. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Brighton to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 13h 26m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Brighton starts at 3:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brighton to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Edinburgh starts at 10:57 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Brighton to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 and FlixBus.

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

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 Brighton Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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