Carpooling Edinburgh – Brighton
The route Edinburgh – Brighton is about 470 mi and 9 h 10 min by car. Fuel alone costs about £85 — sharing the ride with two other people, everyone pays about £28.
- Distance
- 470 mi
- Driving time
- 9 h 10 min
- Fuel (whole car)
- ≈ £85
- Per person (3 people)
- ≈ £28
- CO₂ per person (3 people)
- ≈ 47 kg
Current listings Edinburgh → Brighton
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How does carpooling Edinburgh – Brighton work?
- Find a ride. Enter the route Edinburgh → Brighton in the search — we show drivers travelling exactly this route and those passing nearby (AI matching within 90 km).
- Agree the details in chat. You settle the price, meeting point and luggage directly in the app messages.
- Travel together. After the trip, rate each other — a profile with reviews builds trust for future routes.
Cost estimates assume 8 l/100 km and a fuel price of £1.40/l. Work out the exact cost for your car in the trip cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh – Brighton
How much does a ride Edinburgh – Brighton cost?
Fuel alone on Edinburgh – Brighton (470 mi) is about £85 for the whole car, at 8 l/100 km and £1.40 per litre. The driver sets the seat price — usually a share of the fuel cost: about £42 per person with two people, £28 with three, £21 with four.
How long does the drive Edinburgh – Brighton take?
Driving 470 mi on Edinburgh – Brighton usually takes about 9 h 10 min, depending on the time of day, traffic and roadworks. Listings with a saved route analysis show a more precise time on the ride card.
How do I find a shared ride Edinburgh – Brighton?
Enter both cities in the An7Way search, switch on smart matching (it finds drivers whose route passes within 90 km of yours), send a ride request and agree the details in chat. If you drive your own car, post a listing and take passengers.
Can I send a parcel on Edinburgh – Brighton?
Yes — drivers with boot space and occasional couriers take parcels on Edinburgh – Brighton. See the parcel delivery page for this route. Parcel delivery Edinburgh – Brighton →
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