Shortest travel time:
4 h 12 m
Longest travel time:
12 h 0 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$45
Avg. daily departures:
26
Earliest departure:
06:03
Latest departure:
21:03
Birmingham
Birmingham train station
New street station
B2 4QA, Birmingham , United Kingdom
450 km
Edinburgh
Edinburgh's train station is located in the heart of the Scottish capital, making it very easy to reach by public transport.  
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Edinburgh train stations
Waverley
Edinburgh EH1 1BB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder St, Edinburgh EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport Terminal (EDI)
Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Birmingham to Edinburgh Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Birmingham to Edinburgh is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 26 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Birmingham to Edinburgh boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Birmingham to Edinburgh Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 12 min
5 hrs 5 min
06:03
11:07
13
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 14 min
5 hrs 11 min
12:03
17:30
11
Evening trains
4 hrs 34 min
4 hrs 34 min
19:07
19:07
1
Night trains
12 hrs 0 min
12 hrs 0 min
21:03
21:03
1

Trains on Birmingham - Edinburgh Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
High-speed train
4 hrs 12 min
$71
5
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 25 min
$45
6
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
High-speed train
4 hrs 58 min
$103
12
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 50 min
$167
3