The average bus between Edinburgh and Birmingham takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Birmingham station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Edinburgh to Birmingham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Birmingham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Newhall Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Birmingham bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 395 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 50m.