How to get from
Edinburgh to Birmingham
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Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham
£19|4h 6m
£31|1h 10m
£18|7h 50m
£32
£28
£28
£35
£23
£28
£31
£22
£32
£19
£32
£23
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£43
Avanti West Coast18:52
4h 15m
23:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)Birmingham New Street
£28
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Avanti West Coast08:52
4h 14m
13:06
Edinburgh (Waverley)Birmingham New Street
£114
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CrossCountry15:04
5h 3m
20:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)Birmingham New Street
£36
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CrossCountry16:05
5h 2m
21:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)Birmingham New Street
£36
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- Prices shown from Edinburgh to Birmingham are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Edinburgh to Birmingham
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham costs only £16 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 16m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
£30
Average duration
6h 49m
Departure Time
18:04 - 08:28
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Flights
Fastest
Average price
£37
Average duration
3h 16m
Departure Time
06:35 - 19:05
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
£16
Average duration
9h 26m
Departure Time
06:35 - 09:55
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Birmingham is Thursday, with an average price of £28.
£35
£31
£28
£24
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
For a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham, fares are lowest in March (£35) and highest in April (£63).
£63
£49
£35
£21
What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham is Monday, with an average price of £16.
£16
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From Edinburgh to Birmingham: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Birmingham
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Brunstane
Kingsknowe
Popular train stations near Birmingham
Birmingham New Street
Queens Road Mtlk
Birmingham Moor Street
Birmingham Snow Hill
Curzon Street Station
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular airports near Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Popular bus stations near Birmingham
Birmingham Bull Street
Birmingham The Priory Queensway
Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
Inactive Birmingham
Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
FAQ – How to Get from Edinburgh to Birmingham
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What’s the distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham?
It’s about 403km (250 mi) from Edinburgh to Birmingham. -
How do I get from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
You can travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 16 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 6h 49m.Buses takes on average 9h 26m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is by Buses, with an average price of £16. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £30 on avergae.Flights costs around £37 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Edinburgh and Birmingham?
When traveling from Edinburgh to Birmingham, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at Birmingham Airport , Trains typically departs from Edinburgh (Waverley) and arrives at Birmingham New Street , Buses typically departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at Birmingham Bull Street . -
When should you book tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham are usually cheapest (March), with an average price of £35 Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of £28 Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £16 . -
Are Edinburgh and Birmingham in the same time zone?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 0m.