The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
19
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 £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 19 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 19 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 395 km
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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, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C23653 | On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h00 | 14:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23656 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h01 | 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10505 | On time 10:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h13 | 14:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23659 | On time 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10510+ C26807+ Y66630 · Y68143 | On time 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 16:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
C23662 | On time 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h01 | 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10515 | On time 12:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23667 | On time 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h03 | 18:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10490+ C26804 | On time 13:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h31 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C23669 | On time 14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h03 | 19:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10520 | On time 14:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 18:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23673 | On time 15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h03 | 20:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10527+ C26795+ Y66656 · Y66474 | On time 15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h05 | 20:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
W10527+ C26795 | On time 15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h31 | 19:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C23676 | On time 16:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 21:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10533 | On time 16:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h16 | 20:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23182+ Y23462 | On time 16:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h53 | 21:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C01404 | On time 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h10 | 22:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10538+ C26789 | On time 17:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h34 | 21:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C23681 | On time 18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h59 | 23:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10544 | On time 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h15 | 22:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h56 | 12:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 18:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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