The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Birmingham takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Birmingham station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Birmingham is 397 km. The road distance is 479 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 43m.