Edinburgh to Birmingham train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$172

Average price

$224

Fastest journey

4 h 14 m

Average duration

4 h 34 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

395 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham will cost around $224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.

Fast trains

Of the 7 trains that leave Edinburgh for Birmingham on Fri, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .

On Fri, Jul 18 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.

Avanti West CoastW10460
08:52AM4h14
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1721One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10464
10:52AM4h14
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1721One-way
0 transfers
LNERP00105+CrossCountryC23821
09:00AM4h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:28PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$2451One-way
1 transfer
LNERY23270+CrossCountryC23749
05:48AM5h18
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$2451One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23773
10:07AM4h59
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$2451One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €61.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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Flight

€129

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€113

Average price

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 12m

Average total duration

8h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 2:37 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
cross_countryC23749
On time
5:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
5h00
10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10455
On time
5:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h15
10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
london_north_eastern_railwayY23274+cross_countryC23818
On time
6:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h26
10:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23755
On time
6:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
5h00
11:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
london_north_eastern_railwayY23278+cross_countryC23821
On time
7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
5h28
12:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
london_north_eastern_railwayY23278+cross_countryC23760
On time
7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
5h06
12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23760
On time
7:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h59
12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10460
On time
7:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h14
12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
london_north_eastern_railwayP00105+cross_countryC23821
On time
8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h28
12:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23768
On time
8:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h57
1:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23773
On time
9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h59
2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10464
On time
9:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
4h14
2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Birmingham is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Birmingham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Birmingham

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Trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) 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 $29 (€23)
Distance
245 miles (395 km)
Average train duration
4h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$76 (€61)
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
4h 12m
First train
04:56
Last train
19:27
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 $29 (€23)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Coast from Edinburgh to Birmingham trains

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Birmingham from $72 (€58). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Edinburgh to Birmingham with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 6 min
  • Cheapest Price: $72
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 7 a day

Train tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 46 €
2 weeks earlier 44 €5%
3 weeks earlier 42 €10%
1 month before 44 €5%
2 months earlier 42 €10%
3 months earlier 41 €12%


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  • Buying your train ticket from Edinburgh - Birmingham 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 10% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
  • If you book a ticket Edinburgh - Birmingham with 2 months in advance you save up to about 10% compared to the initial price.
  • By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 12%.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Edinburgh
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
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
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.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
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 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your journey to Birmingham from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • 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
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
  • 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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