Birmingham to Edinburgh Bus

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Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ €37.25 £31.97
  • Average duration 9h 1m
  • Connections per day 8
  • Distance 395 km
  • CO₂ per person 35 kg

bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh is about 395 km. On average a bus trip takes 9h 1m with 8 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ €37.25 £31.97
Trip duration 9h 1m
Connections per day 8
Lowest price ≈ €37.25 £31.97
Highest price ≈ €60.55 £51.96
First departure 08:00 PM
Last departure 11:00 PM
Distance 395 km
Departure Birmingham
Arrival Edinburgh
Travel operator National Express, Flixbus
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National Express27.65 kg CO₂
07:30Coach Station
9h 20m
16:50Bus Station
€22.76
direct
National Express27.65 kg CO₂
22:30Coach Station
9h 35m
08:05Bus Station
€26.05
direct
National Express27.65 kg CO₂
22:55Birmingham International Airport
9h 10m
08:05Bus Station
€26.05
direct

Next departures from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ €39.03 £33.49
04:40 Birmingham International Airport
9h 45m · 1 changes
16:50 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €34.05 £29.22
07:30 Coach Station
9h 50m · direct
17:20 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €61.18 £52.50
07:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
9h 20m · direct
16:50 Edinburgh - Any hotel
National Express ≈ €26.52 £22.76
07:30 Coach Station
9h 20m · direct
16:50 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €89.15 £76.50
07:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
9h 50m · direct
17:20 Edinburgh - Any hotel
National Express ≈ €102.20 £87.70
07:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
9h 5m · 1 changes
17:20 Edinburgh - Any hotel
National Express ≈ €37.60 £32.27
09:00 Coach Station
8h 20m · 1 changes
18:55 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €121.19 £104.00
09:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
8h 20m · 1 changes
18:55 Edinburgh - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ €57.12 £49.02
13:00 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
8h 45m · 1 changes
22:50 114233
FlixBus ≈ €88.94 £76.32
18:05 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
11h · 1 changes
06:25 Bus Station
FlixBus ≈ €76.09 £65.30
19:30 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
11h 30m · 1 changes
07:35 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €40.31 £34.59
20:30 Coach Station
7h 50m · 2 changes
07:40 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €93.69 £80.40
20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
7h 50m · 2 changes
07:40 Edinburgh - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ €52.85 £45.35
21:30 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
10h 15m · 1 changes
08:15 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €99.40 £85.30
22:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
9h 35m · direct
08:05 Edinburgh - Any hotel
National Express ≈ €30.36 £26.05
22:30 Coach Station
9h 35m · direct
08:05 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €30.36 £26.05
22:55 Birmingham International Airport
9h 10m · direct
08:05 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €45.71 £39.23
23:00 Coach Station
8h 55m · 1 changes
10:25 Bus Station
National Express ≈ €105.69 £90.70
23:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
8h 55m · 1 changes
10:25 Edinburgh - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ €56.52 £48.50
23:55 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
7h 40m · 1 changes
09:00 114233
FlixBus ≈ €56.52 £48.50
23:55 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
7h 25m · 1 changes
08:55 Bus Station
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 27.65kg
bus 29.63kg
flight 79kg
carpool 63.2kg

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