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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 £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 395 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£93 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus13:409h23Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway23:03Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£421One-way1 change
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:409h23Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway23:03Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£421One-way1 change
Fastest
- U233622:001h05Birmingham International Airport23:05Edinburgh Airport£751One-way0 changes
Other options
- S80101 · S800999:075h15Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1841One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus0:058h17Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:22Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£421One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus0:058h26Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:31Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)£431One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus0:058h50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:55Edinburgh, Bus Station£431One-way1 change
- U233211:401h10Birmingham International Airport12:50Edinburgh Airport£841One-way0 changes
- U233418:251h05Birmingham International Airport19:30Edinburgh Airport£891One-way0 changes
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
A coach is £56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh costing on average £89.
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Edinburgh costing on average £93.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Coach takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 16 coaches per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct coaches per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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