From Edinburgh to Birmingham - Book Transport Tickets from GBP 28

Edinburgh to Birmingham Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+5h 23m	$1,111.24
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	01:45	10:30	$34.90
Flight	Jet2	Economy	06:00	21:40	$198.42
Flight	Jet2	Economy	06:20	09:10	$233.23
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	06:40	07:50	$36.64
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	07:00	08:15	$55.47
Flight	Jet2	Economy	07:20	13:15	$121.84
Flight	Jet2	Economy	07:50	23:30	$105.59
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	08:07	13:06	$219.10
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	08:35	07:40	$225.11
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	08:51	14:04	$200.89
Train	CrossCountry	Standard Premier	09:07	14:04	$276.36
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	09:25	10:40	$62.30
Train	ScotRail	Standard	09:48	15:05	$437.34
Train	CrossCountry	Standard	10:05	15:05	$218.67
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	10:35	20:10	$65.12
Train	Avanti West Coast	Standard	10:51	15:15	$153.67
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	11:25	12:35	$81.44
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	11:45	08:05	$367.25
Train	CrossCountry	Standard Premier	12:07	17:49	$261.29

How to get from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Travelling between Edinburgh and Birmingham 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 1,219.28 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 38.52.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Edinburgh and Birmingham depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Edinburgh and Birmingham. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 15m to reach Birmingham.

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

Travelling between Edinburgh and Birmingham can be as cheap as USD 38.52 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 1,219.28 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 Edinburgh and Birmingham ?

28 from Edinburgh to Birmingham starting from 08:07 Edinburgh Waverley until 18:57 Haymarket
7 from Edinburgh to Birmingham starting from 06:35 Edinburgh Airport until 16:50 Edinburgh Airport
5 from Edinburgh to Birmingham starting from 08:45 Edinburgh Bus Station until 21:10 Edinburgh Bus Station
4 from Edinburgh to Birmingham starting from 00:00 Edinburgh Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Edinburgh Hotel Transfer

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

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 Edinburgh to Birmingham, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.55.

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 Edinburgh and Birmingham

Aer Lingus, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet, Jet2

Bus

Travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham 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 Edinburgh and Birmingham

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 Edinburgh and Birmingham

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 Edinburgh to Birmingham

Facts about the transport from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Cheapest Transport	$38
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	6:35 早上
Latest Departure	9:10 晚上
Departures per day	44
Distance	992 kilometers
Transport Companies	Aer Lingus, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet, Jet2, Megabus, National Express

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