What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham New Street Station and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham New Street Station and Edinburgh Castle?

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 New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and Edinburgh Castle is 268 miles. The road distance is 287.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 57m.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle

Q: How long does it take to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle 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 11m
£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 57m
£40–137
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£120–260
Bus
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 57m
£43–74
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castlecar 285.6 mi
5h 2m
£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
5h 8m
£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 17m
£116–372
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£104–181

Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle by foot and train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Birmingham New Street Station, England and Edinburgh Castle, 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 vehicle from Birmingham New Street Station to Edinburgh Castle via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 7h 57m.

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