The average train between Birmingham and Edinburgh takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
Birmingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Birmingham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is 395 km. The road distance is 548 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.
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