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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham Stations

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24

train journeys
per day

247

miles (399 kms)

4hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 01:20

first / last train

13

direct trains

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Birmingham Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations , with 13 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Stations is approximately 247 miles (399 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 49 mins.

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations .

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Stations Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs Direct
    11:06
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    4 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    11:28
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    5 hrs Direct
    12:04
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:05
    5 hrs Direct
    13:05
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:12
    5 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    13:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:07
    4 hrs 57 mins Direct
    14:04
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    5 hrs 3 mins Direct
    15:06
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:11
    5 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    15:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:08
    4 hrs 56 mins Direct
    16:04
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    4 hrs 59 mins Direct
    17:06
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:12
    5 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    17:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:52
    5 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    18:04
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:05
    5 hrs 1 min Direct
    18:06
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    5 hrs 3 mins Direct
    19:06
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:12
    5 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    19:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:08
    4 hrs 57 mins Direct
    20:05
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    5 hrs Direct
    21:07
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:11
    5 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    21:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:07
    5 hrs 1 min Direct
    22:08
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:07
    5 hrs 21 mins Direct
    23:28
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Birmingham New Street
    Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Birmingham Stations Station

Station name Birmingham Stations (13)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:20.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 13 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Stations

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.