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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham 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 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 395 km
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£112 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Edinburgh from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Birmingham and Edinburgh are about 300 km apart and it’s possible to get direct trains, buses and flights between the two cities. Trains and flights obviously are the quickest option but buses offer some significant savings. Look below for a lowdown on the best way for you to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
Buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh | Trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh | Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by bus, with fares available for under 20 pounds even in the days running up to travel. National Express offer 4 direct services per day from Birmingham coach station which arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street. The journey takes between 7 and a half and 9 hours.
Fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
In terms of pure journey time, flying is the fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh. However, once you take into account waiting times and journeys to and from the airport, the train proves to be quicker, taking just over 4 hours, as opposed to 4 and a half. Trains are operated by Virgin Trains and run from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley and depart every 2 hours.
Most popular way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
The most popular option on this route is to take the train. Depending on when you book your ticket, the price should be less than a flight and still take around the same time as one. Taking the bus is still a viable choice if you want the very cheapest option.
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- Travel Guide to Edinburgh
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FAQs: Birmingham to Edinburgh
Travel 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 to Edinburgh.
There are 3 travel options from Birmingham to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £21 compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a coach costs £20 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £41.
Taking a coach costs £24 less than taking a train, which costs on average £44 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Birmingham is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 9 h.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 11 min of travel time.
The distance from Birmingham to Edinburgh is approximately 244 miles.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Edinburgh is:
- 10 coaches a day.
- 3 flights per day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Birmingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh depart from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
- Most travellers catch their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- You can go to Edinburgh from Birmingham by coach with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £21 with National Express from Birmingham to Edinburgh on Omio.
- You can go to Edinburgh from Birmingham by plane with easyJet. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £41 with easyJet from Birmingham to Edinburgh on Omio.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for £44 with Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct coaches per day with National Express.
- Direct flights with easyJet with 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Cross Country 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and Edinburgh.
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