How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The average train trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh takes 5h 6m and covers 396 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Edinburgh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Edinburgh departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 6:07pm.

What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Edinburgh from $76

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	2:10pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	1:10pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	1:10pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:03pm	Birmingham New Street	5h 6m	9:09pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 10m	12:13pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	12:18pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 10m	12:13pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	12:18pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	1:10pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	3:10pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	10:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 15m	2:22pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 4m	2:07pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	10:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 15m	2:22pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 4m	2:07pm	Waverley	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	5h 11m	12:12pm	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	5h 11m	12:12pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20pm	Waverley	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	5h 7m	1:10pm	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

395 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $287	Average Duration9h 53m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $897	Average Duration5h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$61 - $89	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi2.2

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The average train trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh takes 5h 6m and covers 396 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Edinburgh departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 6:07pm.
What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-24

$87

01-25

$326

Today

$98

01-27

$87

01-28

$87

01-29

$87

01-30

$87

01-31

$87

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $857 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2026-01-28.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.