The average train between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street Station takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Birmingham New Street Station. 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 New Street Station. 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 New Street Station at 11:07 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 New Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Edinburgh to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham New Street Station train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street Station is 395.5 km. The road distance is 551 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £180–270 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.