Birmingham to Edinburgh bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Birmingham at 07:30h, arriving at Edinburgh at 17:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 08:05h the following day.
Departure station and country
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
292 mi
Average Trip Duration
09h 10min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£21
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh
The shortest travel distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is 292 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 12:00 has a travel time of 08:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 09:50h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Edinburgh earlier, there
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Birmingham to Edinburgh route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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