How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh start from $20. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The average bus trip duration from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 9h 53m, covering a distance of 246 miles (396 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 1m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Edinburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Edinburgh at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29818 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Edinburgh from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Coach Station	11h 10m	7:40am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	9h 10m	8:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Coach Station	11h 10m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	12h 15m	8:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Coach Station	11h 10m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	12h 15m	8:15am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	9h 50m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Brunel Street	9h 23m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Coach Station	9h 35m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 7m	8:12am	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Coach Station	9h 35m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 7m	8:12am	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Coach Station	9h 35m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	10h 35m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	9h 50m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	9h 50m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Brunel Street	9h 23m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	12h 45m	9:45pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	9h 50m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Brunel Street	9h 23m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Edinburgh on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	12h 45m	9:45pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	8h 8m	10:08am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	9h 50m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 50m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Brunel Street	9h 23m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:17 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

245 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $192	Average Duration9h 53m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $640	Average Duration5h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $64	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Edinburgh?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,965 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, mentioning it as very good and perfect. However, some reviews mention issues such as a coughing passenger, crying baby, and squeaky seat.

National Express Birmingham Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Everything was perfect besides coughing passenger, crying baby and a squeaky seat.

Bruce M.

September 11, 2022

Unpleasant Rude driver and conductor Toilet on the bus out of order Seats barely recline

Somya J.

October 25, 2019

Punctual and the bus driver was good, advised the passenger who talking over phone not to do so as our journey is overnight, other passengers would like a quiet environment and take a good rest. Safe journey too.

Xiao Ting W.

May 31, 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,300 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Edinburgh by bus

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 bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh start from $20. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The average bus trip duration from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 9h 53m, covering a distance of 246 miles (396 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 1m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Edinburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Edinburgh at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29818 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/06

$32

01/07

$44

Today

$32

01/09

$35

01/10

$32

01/11

$51

01/12

$27

01/13

$26

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $102 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually National Express 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 53m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 6m	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 30m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures1