What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Princes Street via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sandwell & Dudley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The distance between West Midlands and Edinburgh is 271 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

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

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Edinburgh train from?

West Midlands to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Sandwell & Dudley station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the West Midlands to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Midlands to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

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

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

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West Midlands to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
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
£41–110
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 51m
£39–135
Train
1. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£101–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 5m
£40–75
Drive 282 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Edinburghcar 282 mi
4h 56m
£69–99
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
£93–196
Train via Smallbrook Queensway
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£122–263

West Midlands to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Sandwell & Dudley to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Princes Street via Colmore Row, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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