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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 1m
    £120–260

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 52m
    £39–71

  3. Drive 284.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birminghamcar car 284.6 mi
    5h 2m
    £70–100

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3h 1m
    £40–106

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk076 / ...
    6h 21m
    £91–153

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    9h 35m
    £65–160

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3h 41m
    £39–129

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 4m
    £92–192

Edinburgh to Birmingham by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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