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

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Council House and arriving at Princes Street via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Smethwick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Smethwick and Edinburgh is 271 miles. The road distance is 284.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Smethwick to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Smethwick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Edinburgh bus from?

Smethwick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Train or bus from Smethwick to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Smethwick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Smethwick to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
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
£38–95
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m
£102–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 16m
£38–67
Drive 282.5 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Edinburghcar 282.5 mi
4h 56m
£71–102
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 25m
£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
£123–360
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 34m
£112–203

Smethwick to Edinburgh by bus and train

139Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 £100–170 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 Colmore Row, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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