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4.6Travel Information between Birmingham and Edinburgh
 Distance | 244 miles (394 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $26 - $56 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $26 (€24) • 9 h |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $52 (€47) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 244 miles (394 km) by train, bus or flight to Edinburgh from Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
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How to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Travel 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 to Edinburgh.
There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€24) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $26 (€23) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $52 (€47).
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which costs on average $56 (€51) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h.
Train takes 4 h 11 min on average.
The distance is approximately 244 miles (394 km) from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Edinburgh is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Birmingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers take a bus from Birmingham, Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their plane from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Edinburgh:
- National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Birmingham to Edinburgh for $26 (€24).
- Travel with easyJet for flights to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Birmingham to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $52 (€47).
- Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER or Cross Country can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Edinburgh for $56 (€51) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with easyJet 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Cross Country 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
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