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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

4 h 33 m

Average duration

4 h 58 m

Trains per day

Distance

400 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport (BHX) for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:415h28

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

14:09Edinburgh

£471One-way

0 changes

09:214h58

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

14:19Edinburgh

£621One-way

0 changes

09:464h33

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

14:19Edinburgh

£831One-way

0 changes

14:464h54

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

19:40Edinburgh

£1131One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m.

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Train	Most popular Flight	Coach
£90 Average Price	£62 Average Price	£36 Average Price Cheapest
5h 33m average duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 4m average duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £24 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Distance

400 km

Average train duration

5h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

£36

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 33m

First train

07:38

Last train

18:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

For as little as £51 you can travel by train between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £51

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £135

FAQs: Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh is £111; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train time is 4 h 33 min covering the 248 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh leaves at 06: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh leaves at 18: 04.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 04.

A trip to Edinburgh from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh

Birmingham

Edinburgh

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International Airport for your trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

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