Birmingham to Edinburgh Trains

Birmingham to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Edinburgh takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 37m
Duration: 293 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 51m

£100–179

Birmingham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:07 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
3:07 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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