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 via Glasgow which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 17m.

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 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

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 Wolverhampton. 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 via Wolverhampton 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 National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach 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 Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the West Midlands to Edinburgh bus arrive?

West Midlands to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, 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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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2857+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 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
£42–115
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 17m
£38–70
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£103–178
Drive 282 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Edinburghcar 282 mi
4h 56m
£70–101
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
3h 51m
£45–150
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
£93–191
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£122–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
10h 10m
£57–153

West Midlands to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from The Hawthorns to Princes Street via Birmingham Snow Hill, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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