Facts about the transport from Birmingham to Edinburgh
| Cheapest Transport | $43 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:00 PM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 477 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | EasyJet, National Express |
Birmingham to Edinburgh
Best Options
$44
$165
Other Options
Transportation from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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Buses$ 42.97
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Flights$ 63.19
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Birmingham
To Birmingham
From Edinburgh
Popular Routes in UK
How to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Travelling between Birmingham and Edinburgh is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 164.94 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 43.11.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 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 1d 1h 30m 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 43.11 if you opt for a National Express bus and as expensive as USD 164.94 if you buy a EasyJet flight 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 ?
- 7 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 14:00 Birmingham Airport UK until 20:05 Birmingham Airport UK
- 1 from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from 22:30 Birmingham Coach until 22:30 Birmingham Coach
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 63.19.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
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
National Express
What is the most popular transport to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus