Edinburgh to Birmingham Trains

Edinburgh to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Birmingham takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 293 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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4h 19m

£98–157

Edinburgh to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:07 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:51 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 9:05 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.