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 Sheffield which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.

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 - £110.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. 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 33m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 Edinburgh, Bus 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 33m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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?

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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 33m
£103–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
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
£40–106
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 22m
£42–143
Drive 287 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Stationcar 287 mi
5h 3m
£70–102
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m
£120–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 35m
£65–160
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 56m
£40–140
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 9m
£92–192

Edinburgh to Birmingham Coach Station by train and foot

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 £95–170 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 8h 22m.

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