Edinburgh to Birmingham Train
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Edinburgh to Birmingham by train
The journey from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train is 245.72 mi and takes 4 hrs 45 mins. There are 17 connections per day, with the first departure at 09:08 and the last at 18:51. It is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train for as little as £59.25 or as much as £173.56. The best price for this journey is £59.25.
| Lowest Price | £59.25 |
| Journey Duration | 4 hrs 45 mins |
| Connection per Day | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express 17 |
| Lowest Price | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express £59.25 |
| Highest Price | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express £173.56 |
| First Departure | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express 09:08 |
| Last Departure | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express 18:51 |
| Distance | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express 245.72 mi |
| Departure | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Edinburgh |
| Arrival | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Birmingham |
| Carriers | London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express |
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Find the best day to travel to Birmingham by train
When travelling to Birmingham by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board London North Eastern Railway and Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Birmingham
Compare services on board when travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train.
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Edinburgh to Birmingham CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
27.68kg
Bus
29.66kg
Flight
79.09kg
Car
63.27kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Edinburgh to Birmingham by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Edinburgh and Birmingham are 27.68kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Edinburgh and Birmingham? By taking the train between Edinburgh and Birmingham you will save 51.41kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.98kg compared to a bus and 35.59kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
A train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham is £102.19. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £59.25.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Edinburgh to Birmingham is £59.25. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham by train?
Edinburgh to Birmingham is 245.72 mi.
How long does the train between Edinburgh and Birmingham take?
Edinburgh to Birmingham is on average 4 hrs 45 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 6 mins.
Which companies operate from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
The train journey from Edinburgh to Birmingham is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
How many train connections per day go from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
Edinburgh to Birmingham has 17 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Edinburgh to Birmingham leave?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Birmingham departs at 09:08. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Edinburgh to Birmingham depart?
The latest train from Edinburgh to Birmingham departs at 18:51. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £59.25 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
There are on average 15 direct connection(s) from Edinburgh to go to Birmingham.
What's the fastest journey time between Edinburgh to Birmingham by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 4 hrs 6 mins.
Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh and Birmingham.
What are the CO2 emissions for Edinburgh to Birmingham by train?
The train journey from Edinburgh to Birmingham creates 27.68kg of CO2 emissions.