Rome2Rio

How to get fromSmethwick to Edinburghby train, plane, bus or car

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Smethwick to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, 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.

  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3h 9m
    £36–104

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    8h 44m
    £19–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 22m
    £42–183

  4. Drive 282.5 mi

    1. Drive from Smethwick to Edinburghcar car 282.5 mi
    4h 56m
    £68–98

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h
    £41–102

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 16m
    £60–183

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    10h 12m
    £21–58

Smethwick to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smethwick Council House to Princes Street via Brunel St, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Smethwick

Trips to Edinburgh

Popular routes