What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is 295 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Edinburgh bus from?

Birmingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Edinburgh train from?

Birmingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Birmingham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Birmingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Birmingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Edinburgh is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Book your Birmingham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Book your Birmingham to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Birmingham to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£99–179
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2h 55m
£41–102
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 30m
£42–72
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Edinburghcar 285.6 mi
5h 2m
£70–101
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£120–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 35m
£60–160
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 38m
£41–142
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 53m
£96–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 1m
£121–373

Birmingham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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