How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh start from R 961. The average price for this train route is around R 1 977. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 396 km. The quickest train can get 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 07:01. And the latest train departs at 18:07.

Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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.

Train Birmingham to Edinburgh from R 929

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 4m	12:07	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 4m	12:07	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 16m	20:23	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	12:18	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	5h 35m	13:05	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	12:18	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	6h	14:03	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:48	Birmingham New Street	5h 22m	15:10	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	10:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 15m	14:22	Waverley	Fastest
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	5h 19m	14:07	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	5h 19m	14:07	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 17m	20:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 13m	12:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 9m	12:12	Waverley	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 528, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage duration

395 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 330 - R 3 253	Average duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 961 - R 10 884	Average duration5h 4m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 528 - R 1 059	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 961. The average price for this train route is around R 1 977. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 396 km. The quickest train can get 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 07:01. And the latest train departs at 18:07.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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.

Best price found

09/12

R 2 786

10/12

R 1 856

Today

R 1 860

12/12

R 1 881

13/12

R 1 206

14/12

R 1 902

15/12

R 1 208

16/12

R 1 135

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 135

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 R 1 135 to R 10 532 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 R 1 135, 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.