- Distance: 342.2 mi
- Duration: 4h 40m
The average train between Edinburgh and Birmingham takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 395 km. The road distance is 551 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.
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