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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 17m.

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 295 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham train from?

Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 17m, 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 FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3329+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Edinburgh to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham 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 19m
£106–178
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 17m
£39–71
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
£40–102
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m
£120–270
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 - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
6h 55m
£91–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 35m
£60–160
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 40m
£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
4h 57m
£92–182

Edinburgh to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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