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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Birmingham is 5h, covering a distance of 246 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Birmingham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 18:52.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Birmingham was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £42 to £466 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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