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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$113

Average price

$113

Fastest journey

4 h 33 m

Average duration

4 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

400 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) 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 International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport (BHX) for Edinburgh on Tue, Jun 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .

On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.

09:46AM4h33

Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

02:19PMEdinburgh

$1131One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€100 Average price	€69 Average price	€40 Average price Cheapest
5h 33m Average duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 4m Average duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Compare prices and tickets Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh by train, bus, or flight

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Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€27)

Distance

248 miles (400 km)

Average train duration

5h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

$49 (€40)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 33m

First train

07:38

Last train

18:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€27)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh trains

Find the best trains between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry from $69 (€56). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $69

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: $183

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) 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 International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh can start from as little as $41 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh is $151 (€124); 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 International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train time is 4 h 33 min covering the 248 mile (400 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 38 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 04 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 04 PM.

A trip to Edinburgh from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh is September.

You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh

Birmingham

Edinburgh

Haymarket

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: No

Information Desk

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

Public transit options for Haymarket

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: New Street: Long Stay

Dining

Bagel Factory
Burger King
Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
JD Wetherspoon
The Pasty Shop
The Beer House
M&S
Pret a Manger

Taxis

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.

Accessibility

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,

Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel
Jurys Inn Edinburgh
The Scotsman Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Bike Parking

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 Desk

Information booths are located on the concourse.

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

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.