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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Birmingham?

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?

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?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 344 miles. The road distance is 286.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £120 - £260.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Birmingham is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Edinburgh to Birmingham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m
£120–260
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
3h 42m
£37–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 35m
£65–170
Drive 284.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birminghamcar 284.6 mi
5h 2m
£70–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 1m
£40–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
7h 11m
£88–148
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
4h 59m
£86–192

Edinburgh to Birmingham by train

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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, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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