Birmingham to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 13

Cheapest price

€30

Average price

€43

Fastest journey

8 h 50 m

Average duration

9 h 15 m

Buses per day

Distance

395 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.

Fast buses

Of the 13 buses that leave Birmingham for Edinburgh on Tue, May 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 13 the direct buses cover the 395 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .

On Tue, May 13 the slowest buses will take 9 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

NX182

07:30AM9h20

Birmingham, Coach Station

04:50PMEdinburgh

€301One-way

0 transfers

NX180

10:30PM9h35

Birmingham, Coach Station

08:05AMEdinburgh

€301One-way

0 transfers

NX183

07:30AM9h50

Birmingham, Coach Station

05:20PMEdinburgh

€381One-way

0 transfers

NX131 · NX172 · NX598

08:30PM11h10

Birmingham, Coach Station

07:40AMEdinburgh

€411One-way

2 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus

06:05PM12h20

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

06:25AMEdinburgh

€431One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Bus	Most popular Train	Flight
€41 Average price Cheapest	€130 Average price	€109 Average price
10h 36m Average duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 9m Average duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Birmingham to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13

Last updated at 11:55 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX183	6:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station	9h50	4:20 PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
NX182	6:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station	9h20	3:50 PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
NX133 · NX183	6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station	9h35	4:20 PM Edinburgh	1 transfer
NX131 · NX591	Delayed 7:30 PM 8:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station	9h55	5:55 PM Edinburgh	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:00 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	12h35	8:35 PM Edinburgh	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	10h25	10:25 PM Edinburgh	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:05 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	12h20	5:25 AM Edinburgh	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	12h15	7:15 AM Edinburgh	1 transfer
NX131 · NX172 · NX598	On time 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station	11h10	6:40 AM Edinburgh	2 transfers
NX180	9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station	9h35	7:05 AM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
NX181 · NX591	10:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station	11h25	9:25 AM Edinburgh	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

395 km

Average bus duration

10h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

€24

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

9h 0m

First bus

07:30

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Birmingham to Edinburgh

Find the best coaches from Birmingham to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from €20. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Edinburgh coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Birmingham to Edinburgh coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: €24
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Edinburgh coach information:

Average Duration: 8 h
Cheapest Price: €20
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh can start from as little as €24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Edinburgh is €41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Edinburgh coach travel time is 9 h for the 395 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh leaves at 07: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Birmingham to Edinburgh with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Edinburgh from Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh by coach is September.

You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham

Edinburgh

The major bus station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

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