From Birmingham to Edinburgh - Book Transport Tickets from GBP 28

Birmingham to Edinburgh Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Standard 3pax	Any time	+5h 21m	$809.76
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	02:40	10:53	$52.36
Flight	TUI fly UK	Economy	06:00	14:25	$186.04
Flight	Jet2	Economy	06:25	15:05	$170.57
Flight	Jet2	Economy	07:00	14:35	$291.25
Flight	Jet2	Economy	07:20	01:25	$246.00
Flight	Jet2	Economy	07:45	13:40	$121.26
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	08:03	13:05	$117.10
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	08:20	09:25	$58.23
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	08:45	09:50	$33.73
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	09:03	14:09	$219.10
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	09:20	10:25	$89.11
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	09:45	10:50	$109.31
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	10:03	15:01	$219.10
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	10:33	16:02	$218.67
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	11:00	12:05	$42.14
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	11:20	12:30	$48.58
Flight	Vueling	Economy	11:55	09:25	$88.19
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	12:20	09:05	$111.39
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	12:45	17:21	$280.16

How to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Travelling between Birmingham and Edinburgh is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,236.92 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 37.77.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Birmingham and Edinburgh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Birmingham and Edinburgh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 45m to reach Edinburgh.

How much does it cost to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Travelling between Birmingham and Edinburgh can be as cheap as USD 37.77 if you opt for a National Express bus and as expensive as USD 1,236.92 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Birmingham and Edinburgh ?

29 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 08:03 Birmingham New Street until 16:07 Birmingham New Street
9 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 02:40 Birmingham Brunel Street until 23:00 Birmingham Coach
5 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 09:20 Birmingham Airport UK until 12:20 Birmingham Airport UK
4 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 00:00 Birmingham Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Birmingham Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 41.96.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Birmingham and Edinburgh

Aer Lingus, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet

Bus

Travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Birmingham and Edinburgh

Megabus, National Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Birmingham and Edinburgh

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Facts about the transport from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Cheapest Transport	$38
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	2:40 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	47
Distance	921 kilometers
Transport Companies	Aer Lingus, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet, Megabus, National Express

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