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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to bus via Sheffield which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to train and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Edinburgh Waverley Station?

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 Waverley Station?

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 Waverley Station?

The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 268 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus from?

Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station train from?

Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus arrive?

Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station train arrive?

Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 1m
£41–107
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 39m
£40–137
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£120–260
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 23m
£41–146
Drive 285.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Stationcar 285.2 mi
5h 1m
£69–100
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 58m
£96–191
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 7m
£116–372
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£104–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 58m
£91–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 42m
£65–160

Birmingham to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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