What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and West Midlands (county)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to West Midlands (county) station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and West Midlands (county)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

The distance between Edinburgh and West Midlands (county) is 347 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) bus from?

Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train from?

Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) bus arrive?

Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train arrive?

Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county).

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)?

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Where can I stay near West Midlands (county)?

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Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) 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 15m
£123–255
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 54m
£36–123
Bus
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
£39–147
Drive 285.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to West Midlands (county)car 285.7 mi
5h 1m
£71–102
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 13m
£38–102
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 14m
£88–196

Edinburgh to West Midlands (county) by train

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Distance: 344.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and West Midlands (county), 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 8h 22m.

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