The average train between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 Shakespeare's Birthplace at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 429 km. The road distance is 591 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.