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

The cheapest way to get from Sandwell to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandwell to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Sandwell and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sandwell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Sandwell to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sandwell and Edinburgh is 298 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandwell to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Sandwell to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandwell to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Sandwell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sandwell to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Sandwell to Edinburgh train arrive?

Sandwell to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sandwell to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandwell to Edinburgh is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Sandwell to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£101–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 48m
£37–67
Drive 282 mi
1. Drive from Sandwell to Edinburghcar 282 mi
4h 56m
£70–101
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 10m
£37–95
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 15m
£106–190
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
4h 5m
£49–135
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
£82–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 23m
£123–350

Sandwell to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 296.4 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Princes Street via Birmingham New Street, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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