What is the cheapest way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edgbaston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Edgbaston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aston House and arriving at Princes Street via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edgbaston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Edgbaston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Five Ways and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Edgbaston and Edinburgh is 269 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edgbaston to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edgbaston to Edinburgh bus from?

Edgbaston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Edgbaston to Edinburgh train from?

Edgbaston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Edgbaston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Edgbaston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edgbaston to Edinburgh train arrive?

Edgbaston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edgbaston to Edinburgh is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Edgbaston to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Edgbaston to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Edgbaston to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edgbaston to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Aston House to Smallbrook Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 7m
£43–120
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 19m
£39–70
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 49m
£122–243
Drive 285.7 mi
1. Drive from Edgbaston to Edinburghcar 285.7 mi
5h 3m
£72–103
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 53m
£45–150
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 26m
£94–191
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 53m
£92–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 44m
£57–153

Edgbaston to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Edgbaston, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aston House to Princes Street via Smallbrook Queensway, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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