Brighton to Edinburgh Bus

from £62.97

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Brighton to Edinburgh

Avg. trip duration

16 hr 59 mins

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Avg. distance

486 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Brighton to Edinburgh by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Brighton to Edinburgh route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Brighton -Edinburgh route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Brighton and Edinburgh is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from Brighton to Edinburgh. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Brighton to Edinburgh. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Brighton, there are 3 coach stops. As for Edinburgh, it has 6 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Brighton and Edinburgh. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Brighton to Edinburgh is set for 16:05.
The first coach service from Brighton to Edinburgh is at 11:45.
The route between Brighton and Edinburgh generally takes about 14 hours 20 minutes by coach and covers approximately 487 miles.
Bus tickets from Brighton to Edinburgh with FlixBus are available from as low as £62.97.

Bus travel from Brighton to Edinburgh: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Brighton and Edinburgh starting from £62.97 (average ticket cost: £69.47).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Brighton to Edinburgh lasts approximately 14 hours 20 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Brighton and Edinburgh is 487 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Brighton-Edinburgh: to check departure times of coaches between Brighton and Edinburgh, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 2 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Brighton, there are 3 coach stops. As for Edinburgh, it has 6 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Brighton in the evening and arrive at Edinburgh in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Brighton on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Edinburgh.