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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Cheapest
5 h 2 min
Car
459 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
9 h 30 min
Bus
395 km.
from €54.35
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Centenary
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36
Train from Birmingham International to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.56–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Train from Birmingham International to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$32.91
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.18–$6.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to fly and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $33.70 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 551 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus from?

Edinburgh to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birmingham train from?

Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birmingham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Birmingham is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.
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