How to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham
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4.6Travel Information from Edinburgh to Birmingham
 Distance | 244 miles (394 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $67 - $23 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 8 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $73 (€63) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, easyJet or Virgin Trains |
Travel 244 miles (394 km) by train, bus or flight to Birmingham from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or Virgin Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Edinburgh to Birmingham.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel between Edinburgh and Birmingham on National Express, FlixBus and easyJet travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham
There are 3 options to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Birmingham from Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Birmingham:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of ().
A bus is $50 (€43) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $73 (€63) from Edinburgh to Birmingham.
A bus is $44 (€38) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Birmingham costing on average $67 (€58).
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 10 min of travel time.
Train takes 4 h 6 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 244 miles (394 km) between Edinburgh and Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Birmingham is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Birmingham 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 Edinburgh to Birmingham:
- Most travelers take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Birmingham:
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Edinburgh to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $22 (€19).
- EasyJet or Flybe can get you to Birmingham by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Edinburgh to Birmingham for $73 (€63) on Omio.
- Virgin Trains, CrossCountry, East Coast or TransPennine Express can take you to Birmingham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Virgin Trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham for $67 (€58).
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Birmingham with National Express.
- You can check for a direct train to Birmingham with Virgin Trains or CrossCountry with 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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