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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$303.79

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42
Train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$62.02
Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$177.21–$417.71

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$31.64
Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.05–$6.20
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$51.90

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Princes Street via Navigation St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The distance between West Midlands and Edinburgh is 466 km. The road distance is 454.3 km.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 12m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Edinburgh bus from?

West Midlands to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Navigation St station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Edinburgh train from?

West Midlands to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train, bus or fly from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 12m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 10h 25m. There are no good options to train between West Midlands to Edinburgh.

Where does the West Midlands to Edinburgh bus arrive?

West Midlands to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the West Midlands to Edinburgh train arrive?

West Midlands to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Edinburgh is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from West Midlands to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Edinburgh?

Book your West Midlands to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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