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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £120.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North St David Street and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Birmingham Coach Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham Coach Station is 295 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

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

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham Coach Station?

There are 3323+ hotels available in Birmingham Coach Station.

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 32m
£98–157
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4h 4m
£36–121
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 32m
£44–71
Drive 287 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Stationcar 287 mi
5h 3m
£73–105
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 14m
£40–116
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m
£110–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
9h 35m
£50–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 13m
£76–182

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station by train and foot

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Birmingham Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 8h 32m.

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