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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marston Green to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marston Green to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $206.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $206 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marston Green to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Marston Green to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marston Green to Edinburgh:
A bus is $111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marston Green to Edinburgh costing on average $162.
A bus is $154 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marston Green to Edinburgh costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (4h 53m by train vs 5h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $206 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Marston Green to Edinburgh
How to get from Marston Green to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marston Green to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:46 AM 4h32 Marston Green 10:18 AM Edinburgh Find prices1 transfer
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5:46 AM 4h32 Marston Green 10:18 AM Edinburgh Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marston Green to Edinburgh:
A bus is $111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marston Green to Edinburgh costing on average $162.
A bus is $154 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marston Green to Edinburgh costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marston Green and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham International (BHI) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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