The average train between West Midlands and Edinburgh takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from West Midlands 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 every 4 hours between West Midlands and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from West Midlands station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
West Midlands to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Wolverhampton station.
West Midlands to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your West Midlands to Edinburgh train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between West Midlands and Edinburgh is 392.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 52m.