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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€123 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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.
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How to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX183Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Edinburgh costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 13 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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