What's the distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham by coach?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham by coach is approximately 246 miles (396 km).

How can I get from Edinburgh to Birmingham without driving?

You can travel to Birmingham from Edinburgh by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Edinburgh to Birmingham from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	19:48	Bus Station	8h 57m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	9h	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	9h	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	9h	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:10	Edinburgh Airport	8h 30m	10:40	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:10	Edinburgh Airport	8h 30m	10:40	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:10	Edinburgh Airport	8h 30m	10:40	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	9h	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Birmingham on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	8h 30m	17:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	7h 55m	05:20	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	9h 40m	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	11h 15m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	9h	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:39 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage duration

245 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £108	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£44 - £493	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £54	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 11 reviews, National Express received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £20

National Express Edinburgh Birmingham recent customer reviews

Seats are reserved for "ghost" passengers. The toilet door locks but another passenger could still open it from outside, so the passenger who sat by the toilet door acted like an informant to users.

Akeri T.

21 February 2020

Everything was great. 9 hour journey flew by. Clean coach. Good drivers.on time at every call. Arrived at destination 15 minutes early. Will definitely use again.I thought the journey may be very tedious but was actually very enjoyable.

Janet C.

1 May 2018

Friendly staff Clean bus Smooth journey

Theo H.

13 May 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Birmingham?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham

What's the distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham by coach?
The distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham by coach is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
How can I get from Edinburgh to Birmingham without driving?
You can travel to Birmingham from Edinburgh by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£77

17/11

£37

Today

£24

19/11

£24

20/11

£24

21/11

£27

22/11

£24

23/11

£27

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Birmingham was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

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

You can expect to pay from £24 to £77 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-11-19.