The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
$249
Average price
$278
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $278 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $249.
Of the 14 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Sun, May 10, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.
C7509011:07 AM4h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C750642:08 PM4h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C750931:05 PM4h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C7508710:08 AM4h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C7512212:05 PM5h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C750642:08 PM4h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C750869:08 AM4h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C7509011:07 AM4h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C7508710:08 AM4h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
C750931:05 PM4h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$2491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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$112 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average $112 (€89).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average $116 (€92).
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
The journey is about 53m faster (4h 32m by train vs 5h 25m by car) and roughly $50 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($112 (€89) vs $162 (€129)). 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.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Saturday, May 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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S77066+ W05567 · W06612 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h52 | 9:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C75081 | On time 5:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h27 | 10:32 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75080 | On time 6:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h03 | 11:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 10 | |||||
C75086 | 9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h56 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75087 | On time 10:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h58 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C73809+ W02493+ W05533+ C75253 | 10:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
C75090 | 11:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h57 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75122 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h01 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C73813+ W02490+ W05545+ C75259 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h12 | 5:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
C75093 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 6:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75064 | 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h56 | 7:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C73820+ W02486+ W05556+ C75265 | 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 7:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
C75099 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 8:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75101 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C73825+ W02481+ W08175+ C72174 | 4:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h07 | 9:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 6:36 AM |
Last train 6:52 PM |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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.
- 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.
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