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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€123 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price |
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* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Birmingham to Edinburgh.
There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Birmingham is by taking a coach, which costs on average €24.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
Taking a coach costs €23 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €47.
Taking a coach costs €27 less than taking a train, which costs on average €51 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 9 h of travel time.
Train takes 4 h 11 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 394 km from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Edinburgh is:
- 10 coaches per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travellers board their plane from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Most travellers take a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can take you to Edinburgh by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Birmingham to Edinburgh for €24.
- EasyJet can get you to Edinburgh by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Birmingham to Edinburgh for €47 on Omio.
- Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER or Cross Country can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Edinburgh for €51 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to take to Edinburgh with National Express.
- You'll find 3 direct flights a day to Edinburgh with easyJet.
- You'll find 11 direct trains a day to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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