Trains from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Edinburgh to Birmingham train information

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Train duration 4h36m
Arrival Birmingham, England
Departure Edinburgh, Scotland
Distance 246 Miles
  • Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Birmingham (West Midlands England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
  • On average, it takes normally 4h36m by train to cover the 246 miles to go to Birmingham from Edinburgh. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.
  • Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Birmingham train tickets

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Edinburgh - Birmingham prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Edinburgh - Birmingham: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£16

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£53

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£38

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£39

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£47

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£57

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The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Edinburgh to Birmingham in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £16 when booking your ticket 2 months in advance which is 73% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Edinburgh Birmingham train ticket.

  • When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham? Check with your calculator, considering:

    A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

    B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

    C = average price for a Edinburgh Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

    Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

    In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Edinburgh to Birmingham (one way trip).

  • Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Edinburgh to Birmingham train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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