The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Birmingham International Airport every day 2 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 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 400 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 12:31 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h34 | 14:26 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:52, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 400 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 400 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 07:52 |
Last train 13:52 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Birmingham International Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Birmingham International Airport
- 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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