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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $112 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Birmingham:
A bus is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham costing on average $81.
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Birmingham costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
You'll arrive about 4h 33m sooner (1h 11m by flight vs 5h 44m by car) and save roughly $74 compared to fuel and tolls ($81 vs $155). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Birmingham
How to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM10h30Edinburgh, Bus Station9:35 PMBirmingham$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM10h30Edinburgh, Bus Station9:35 PMBirmingham$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U24318:40 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:45 PMBirmingham International Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008426:04 PM5h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:28 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$811One-way0 transfers
W342656:52 AM4h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1131One-way0 transfers- W338016:52 PM4h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1131One-way0 transfers
NX18311:45 AM9h40Edinburgh, Bus Station9:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way0 transfers- NX1809:10 PM9h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:01 PM7h44Edinburgh, Drum Brae South4:45 AMBirmingham$631One-way1 transfer
- U29229:55 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport11:05 PMBirmingham International Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
- U24277:00 AM1h10Glasgow International Airport8:10 AMBirmingham International Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
- U23316:35 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport7:50 AMBirmingham International Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Birmingham:
A bus is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham costing on average $81.
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Birmingham costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 17 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
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