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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
31
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 £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 31 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 20 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 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.
W3379418:074h15Birmingham New Street (BHM)22:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£511One-way0 changes- W3379816:074h16Birmingham New Street (BHM)20:23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£551One-way0 changes
G0107615:035h03Birmingham New Street (BHM)20:06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£601One-way0 changes- G0107916:035h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£601One-way0 changes
- G0108117:035h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)22:13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£601One-way0 changes
- W335638:074h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1271One-way0 changes
- W3379912:074h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1271One-way0 changes
- W3375310:074h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1271One-way0 changes
- W333906:044h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1271One-way0 changes
- W3379714:074h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)18:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£841One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £24.
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, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G66982 | On time 6:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h05 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34213 | On time 6:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 10:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00675 · G00703+ G80199+ C21774 | On time 6:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h24 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G01055 | On time 7:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h09 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34046+ W85168 | On time 7:07 Birmingham 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 | |
| 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 | |
| W33935+W85182 | On time 11:07 Birmingham 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 | |
| C01372+W85191 | On time 13:07 Birmingham 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 | |
| G01074 | On time 15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34292+W85201 | On time 15:07 Birmingham 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 | |
| W34287+W85208 | On time 17:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 21:39 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 | |
| W34288+W85210 | On time 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h34 | 23:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G00726+G80274 | On time 19:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 18:27 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £19. 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)
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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