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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston is to fly and train and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Edgbaston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Edgbaston. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at St George's Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Edgbaston?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Edgbaston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Edgbaston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Edgbaston is 346 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Edgbaston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Edgbaston train from?

Edinburgh to Edgbaston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Edgbaston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Edgbaston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Edgbaston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Edgbaston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Edgbaston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Edgbaston is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Edgbaston.

Where can I stay near Edgbaston?

There are 3281+ hotels available in Edgbaston.

Edinburgh to Edgbaston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Edgbaston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 11m
£126–264
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 52m
£41–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 30m
£46–79
Drive 285.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Edgbastoncar 285.4 mi
5h 1m
£69–100
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from New Street Station to Aston Housebus
3h 12m
£42–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 7m
£94–196

Edinburgh to Edgbaston by train and bus

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Distance: 344 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £180–270 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to St George's Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Newhall Street in around 8h 30m.

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