The average train between Edinburgh and West Midlands (county) takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county). 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 West Midlands (county). 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 West Midlands (county) at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 51m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at West Midlands (county) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and West Midlands (county) is 393.9 km. The road distance is 555 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.