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
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.
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.
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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€129 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 5:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h00 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h15 | 10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 6:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h26 | 10:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h00 | 11:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h28 | 12:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h06 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h14 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h28 | 12:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h57 | 1:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h59 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h14 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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.
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