The average train between Edinburgh and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham International station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 400.6 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham International every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.