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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport without transferring at least once.
W33941+
W688149:46 AM4h43Birmingham International (BHI)2:29 PMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$841One-way1 transfer- W34286+W6887011:50 AM4h39Birmingham International (BHI)4:29 PMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$841One-way1 transfer
G00851+W33941+W832089:41 AM5h01Birmingham International (BHI)2:42 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$901One-way2 transfers- G00739 · G01062+
Y80805+W8384710:04 AM5h27Birmingham International (BHI)3:31 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$1141One-way3 transfers - G00849+C01369+
W85177+W831958:41 AM5h04Birmingham International (BHI)1:45 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$1571One-way3 transfers
- W34286+W6887011:50 AM4h39Birmingham International (BHI)4:29 PMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$841One-way1 transfer
- W33941+W688149:46 AM4h43Birmingham International (BHI)2:29 PMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$841One-way1 transfer
- W33941+W832089:46 AM4h56Birmingham International (BHI)2:42 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$2741One-way1 transfer
- G00851+W33941+W832089:41 AM5h01Birmingham International (BHI)2:42 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$901One-way2 transfers
- G00849+C01369+W85177+W831958:41 AM5h04Birmingham International (BHI)1:45 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$1571One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $81 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
The journey is about 42m faster (4h 39m by train vs 5h 21m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($123 (€101) vs $125 (€103)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:04 PM Birmingham International Airport | 5h29 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| C01369+W85177+W83195 | 8:37 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h08 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 transfers | |
| G00849+C01369+W85177+W83195 | 8:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h04 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 3 transfers | |
| G00851+W33941+W83208 | 9:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h01 | 2:42 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 transfers | |
| W33941+W68814 | 9:46 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 4h43 | 2:29 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| W33941+W83208 | 9:46 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 4h56 | 2:42 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80805+G00739 · G01062+W83847 | 10:04 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h27 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 3 transfers | |
| G00855+W33935+W85182+W83220 | 10:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h04 | 3:45 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 3 transfers | |
| W34286+W68870 | 11:50 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 4h39 | 4:29 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 14:04. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 7:03 AM |
Last train 2:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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