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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $56. The average price for this train route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 246 miles (396 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Birmingham to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Edinburgh at 7:01am. And 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 44 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 4.1.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $66To 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 $66 to $609 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 $66 which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually CrossCountry 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.
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