Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Trains

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration: 301 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 40m

£95–230

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:44 PM → 10:21 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
10:38 PM → 3:47 AM
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5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:19 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:24 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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