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How to get fromEdinburgh to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    4h 41m
    £90–180

  2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2h 58m
    £38–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 180
    9h 24m
    £60–150

  4. Drive 294.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham NECcar car 294.8 mi
    5h 8m
    £72–104

  5. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    6h 31m
    £191–267

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    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 37m
    £38–133

Edinburgh to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham International every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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