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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Solihull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £176.
Distance: 404 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£176 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Solihull, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Solihull:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Solihull costing on average £176.
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Coach takes on average 14h 5m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (5h 9m by train vs 5h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £176 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from Solihull are Birmingham, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Solihull on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace, with Tudor streets and a strong theatre scene. Its riverside setting and historic centre give the town a cultured, easy-paced feel.
Warwick is a historic market town in Warwickshire, best known for Warwick Castle and its medieval character. Its compact centre, timber-framed buildings and riverside setting give it a calm, distinctly English feel.
Leamington Spa is a Regency town in Warwickshire known for elegant architecture and its 19th-century spa heritage. Around the Royal Pump Rooms and Jephson Gardens, it feels polished yet relaxed, with independent shops, cafés and a lively local scene.
Travel to Solihull 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 Edinburgh to Solihull.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Solihull:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Solihull costing on average £176.
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Coach takes on average 14h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Solihull as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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