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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on 06 Oct
£47
Average ticket price on 06 Oct
£103
Fastest journey on 06 Oct
4 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 06 Oct
4 h 13 m
Trains on 06 Oct
39
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
On Tue 06 Oct, we found 39 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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.
W3429014:074h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£471One-way0 changes- W341448:074h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W342136:054h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W3428612:074h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W3428916:074h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)20:24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W3428612:074h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W3394110:074h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£851One-way0 changes
- W341448:074h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
- W3429014:074h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£471One-way0 changes
- W342136:054h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£521One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 18:07 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01055 | On time 7:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h09 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W85168+W34046 | Delayed 8:03 7:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h30 | 11:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66987 | On time 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34144 | On time 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h13 | 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00738 · G66987 | On time 8:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h43 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01060 | On time 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85177+C01369 | Delayed 9:59 9:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h25 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01062 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33941 | On time 10:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h12 | 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00739 · G01062 | On time 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h43 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01064 | On time 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h04 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85182+W33935 | Delayed 11:59 11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h29 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G00698 · G01064 | On time 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h40 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01067 | On time 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34286 | On time 12:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00701 · G01067 | On time 12:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h44 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01069 | On time 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85191+C01372 | Delayed 14:03 13:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h33 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G00706 · G01069 | On time 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h42 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01073 | On time 14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h08 | 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34290 | On time 14:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h13 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00710 · G01073 | On time 14:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h43 | 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01075 | On time 15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85201+W34292 | Delayed 16:04 15:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h33 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01080 | On time 16:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34289 | On time 16:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h17 | 20:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00716 · G01080 | On time 16:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h44 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01082 | On time 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85208+W34287 | Delayed 18:04 17:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h31 | 21:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G00718 · G01082 | On time 17:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h46 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01083 | On time 18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h04 | 23:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34291 | On time 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 22:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85210+W34288 | Delayed 20:05 19:07Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h38 | 23:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
G00726+ G80274 | On time 19:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 6 October | |||||
| G66982 | 6:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h05 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34213 | 6:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 10:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00675 · G00703+G80199+ C21774 | 6:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h24 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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