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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€94
Average price
€148
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €94.
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Edinburgh on Sat, Jan 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
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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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 395 km
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5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| C75326 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74757+C51710+Y25430+C41110 | On time 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h18 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| C75328 | On time 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75387+G91010+C41062 | On time 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C75330 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h04 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74761+Y12265+Y25431+C41115 | On time 11:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h18 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| C75008 | On time 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75357+G91014+C41072 | On time 12:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 5:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C75334 | On time 1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75359+Y25432+C41116 | On time 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h01 | 6:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C75336 | On time 2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h08 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75362+Y25433+C41081 | On time 2:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h05 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C75339 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h02 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74769+Y12284+Y25434+C41119 | On time 3:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h20 | 8:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| C75343 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75367+G91023+C41093 | On time 4:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C75312 | 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75369 · C75312 | On time 5:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h46 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C75345 | On time 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h04 | 11:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74775+Y12297+Y25655+C41105 | On time 6:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h26 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| C75315+Y11942 | On time 7:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h35 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C75373+G91028+Y11942 | On time 7:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
| C74920 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h07 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75378+Y25428+C41055 | On time 8:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h04 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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Trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country from Birmingham to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Edinburgh from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh
There are close to 40 trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh each weekday. For most, the journey takes between four and five hours to complete, however, some journeys require transfers and may take longer to complete. Four operators work this route, with CrossCountry offering the most direct trips, and Avanti West Coast's trips being the fastest and the cheapest.
Birmingham to Edinburgh Train Times: Daily departures
Journeys commence at about 6:00 a.m. on weekdays with the last departure leaving Birmingham at around 11:00 p.m. each night. There are almost 40 departures each day of the week, with services leaving at approximately hourly intervals.
How long is the journey by train from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is approximately 300 miles. Travelling by train, for most departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh, takes around four to five hours to complete this long journey. It is worth noting that some journeys involve long transfer layovers, resulting in the duration being as long as 11 hours. It is best to check on this when booking. There are 16 direct journeys every day, starting at about 6:00 a.m. and ending at around 6:00 pm.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: All services from Birmingham heading for Edinburgh depart from the busiest of Birmingham's three stations: Newcastle Street. The station is situated right in the city centre, and is well-served by public transport, including trains to and from other locations. It is a modern station with shopping and restaurant facilities, as well as access for passengers with limited mobility.
Arrival train station: Most direct trains head for the Waverley or the Haymarket station in Edinburgh. Most trips indicated as requiring one transfer are, in fact, heading first for one of these stations and then the other. The TransPennine train trips requiring two transfers head ultimately for the Slateford station.
Waverley is Edinburgh's main train station. It is situated directly in the city centre of Edinburgh, close to the many tourist attractions the city has to offer. Waverley is well serviced by taxis and buses, but also has many shops and restaurants on site for the convenience of travellers.
Haymarket is Edinburgh's second-largest station and is located approximately one mile from the city centre. It is very well serviced by public transport, and also has numerous facilities available on site for commuters' comfort.
Slateford Station serves the Edinburgh area of Slateford and offers hourly train trips to Edinburgh centre. This is a small commuter station. It is unstaffed and has minimal facilities.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh are operated by four operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and LNER.
Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Edinburgh
Six direct trips are offered by Avanti West Coast each day. An additional trip requiring one transfer is offered mid-morning. Avanti provides the fastest direct trip along the route, taking about four hours to cover the distance.
CrossCountry Birmingham to Edinburgh
CrossCountry offers 10 direct journeys each weekday, plus six trips with one transfer and two trips with two transfers, with a total of 18 journeys each day.
TransPennine Express Birmingham to Edinburgh
The TransPennine Express offers 11 separate departures each day, with none resulting in direct journeys with seven of these departures requiring one transfer to reach Edinburgh. The six journeys involving two transfers operate to Slateford. TransPennine services operate from about 7:00 a.m. to around 11:00 p.m. each day.
London North Eastern Express (LNER) Birmingham to Edinburgh
LNER offers only one departure, at 8:30 a.m. each morning, requiring one transfer to complete.
Birmingham to Edinburgh Trains: Services on Board
All train operators offer standard and first-class tickets on their services. There is no reserved seating available, but first-class coaches are less busy and offer a greater choice of seating. All operators allow one piece of hand luggage and two suitcases, as well as a fold-up bicycle and two small pets (on a lead). Travelling with any more pets will incur a surplus charge. Free WiFi is offered by all train operators along this route. All operators offer assistance for the disabled and for those with limited mobility. Station and train staff are able to offer assistance at the station and boarding the train. Passengers are advised to ring ahead to book this service.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
It is best to use a site like Omio to handle bookings online and in advance. This will allow comparison of prices between operators, at different times and on different days. Flexibility with respect to travel times could well result in savings. It is also worth checking the price of group discounts: most operators offer these at off-peak times.
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
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Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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