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BHX — EDI
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2/5

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National Express
With transfers
9h 45m
National Express
FlixBus
With transfers
9h 00m
FlixBus
National Express
With transfers
9h 45m
National Express
National Express
With transfers
9h 45m
National Express
FlixBus
With transfers
14h 20m
FlixBus
FlixBus
With transfers
14h 20m
FlixBus

Birmingham to Edinburgh bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Return-trip from

£27

One-way from

£14

Avg travel time

8h 18m

Popular coach line

National Express
Bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh found within the last 3 days start at £27 round-trip
The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at £14. This price was found within the last 3 days.
The average bus ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 8h 18m
National Express, FlixBus and Megabus service this route

Birmingham Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Birmingham
Birmingham Edgbaston StadiumBirmingham, 52.454975, -1.902295
Birmingham Yardley WoodBirmingham, 52.42148, -1.854396
Birmingham The HawthornsBirmingham, 52.505165, -1.96313
Birmingham Great BarrBirmingham, 52.547928, -1.935108
Birmingham Resorts WorldBirmingham, 52.447468, -1.718375
Birmingham Shirley Jacey RdBirmingham, 52.41464, -1.82853

Edinburgh Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh BankheadEdinburgh, 55.9289, -3.29343
Edinburgh GatewayEdinburgh, 55.9405, -3.32175
Edinburgh Gyle CentreEdinburgh, 55.938, -3.31826
Edinburgh Orchard BraeEdinburgh, 55.956913, -3.224116
Edinburgh Drum Brae AvenueEdinburgh, 55.951283, -3.296371
Edinburgh Royal Highland CentreEdinburgh, 55.942917, -3.37043

Book round-trip bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
National Express
5 Jul
07:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 45m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
7 Jul
09:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 25m
19:20Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
23 Jun
07:45Birmingham Coach Station
9h 30m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
25 Jun
09:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 40m
19:35Birmingham Coach Station
FlixBus
13 Sept
23:55Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
9h 00m
1 stop
08:55Edinburgh Bus Station
15 Sept
06:35Edinburgh Bus Station
11h 25m
1 stop
18:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
National Express
9 Jun
07:45Birmingham Coach Station
9h 30m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
13 Jun
09:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 40m
19:35Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
5 Jul
07:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 50m
17:20Edinburgh Bus Station
7 Jul
09:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 25m
19:20Birmingham Coach Station
FlixBus
12 Sept
03:10Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
14h 20m
1 stop
17:30Edinburgh Bus Station
15 Sept
06:35Edinburgh Bus Station
11h 25m
1 stop
18:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street

Book one-way bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find bus tickets by date.
National Express
28 May
07:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 45m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
FlixBus
12 Jul
23:55Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
9h 00m
1 stop
08:55Edinburgh Bus Station
National Express
11 Jun
07:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 45m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
National Express
9 Jul
07:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 45m
17:15Edinburgh Bus Station
FlixBus
8 May
03:10Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
14h 20m
1 stop
17:30Edinburgh Bus Station
FlixBus
8 May
03:10Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
14h 20m
1 stop
17:30Edinburgh Bus Station

Choose the best way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Buses

7h 55m
£14 one-way£27 return
Direct · from £27

Distance to city centre

G270.3 mi
36lb CO2

73% less than flights

Find Buses

Birmingham to Edinburgh Buses

Trains

4h 10m
£47 one-way£155 return
Direct · from £1551 stop · from £94

Distance to city centre

ZXE0.2 mi
G270.3 mi
57lb CO2

57% less than flights

Find Trains

Birmingham to Edinburgh Trains

Flights

1h 00m
£24 one-way£40 return
Direct · from £40

Distance to city centre

EDI6.8 mi

FAQs for booking bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh

How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse cost?

Search for bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse for this week, starting at £21 one-way. The cost of your ticket may vary depending on when you book, so we recommend you plan early. £35 is what you can expect to pay for a bus ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse one-way.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

The fastest journey time from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse is 8h 00m. Depending on the bus you select, the travel time may vary by up to 0h 18m. Megabus has the quickest available bus to your destination.

When should I purchase the bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

The cost of booking a bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse is around £35 one-way. You can expect the price to be consistent throughout the next 3 months.

Which bus companies operate between Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Ride to your destination comfortably on National Express, FlixBus, and Megabus. Consider National Express as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse starting at £34.

How far is Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse by bus?

While Edinburgh Turnhouse is 245.3 mi from Birmingham, the distance by bus is longer and depends on the route taken. The bus journey is around 8h 00m long.

What is the carbon footprint of a bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

The carbon footprint of buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh Turnhouse will generally run up to around 36lb. Flying between these cities would increase your carbon footprint to 132lb in comparison. This journey by train has a footprint of 57lb, on average.

Is a bus the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The quickest way is to book a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh, which can be as quick as 1h 00m onboard easyJet. You can also get a train from Birmingham to Edinburgh, or a bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a bus the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

A bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting at £40, or consider a train from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting at £155. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


National Express buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Our best National Express deals on Birmingham to Edinburgh bus tickets
National Express
5 Jul
G1607:30Birmingham Coach Station
9h 45m
G2717:15Edinburgh Bus Station
7 Jul
G2709:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 25m
G1619:20Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
23 Jun
G1607:45Birmingham Coach Station
9h 30m
G2717:15Edinburgh Bus Station
25 Jun
G2709:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 40m
G1619:35Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
9 Jun
G1607:45Birmingham Coach Station
9h 30m
G2717:15Edinburgh Bus Station
13 Jun
G2709:55Edinburgh Bus Station
9h 40m
G1619:35Birmingham Coach Station

FlixBus buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Our best FlixBus deals on Birmingham to Edinburgh bus tickets
FlixBus
13 Sept
GB314638123:55Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
9h 00m
1 stop
G2708:55Edinburgh Bus Station
15 Sept
G2706:35Edinburgh Bus Station
11h 25m
1 stop
GB314638118:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
FlixBus
12 Sept
GB314638103:10Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
14h 20m
1 stop
G2717:30Edinburgh Bus Station
15 Sept
G2706:35Edinburgh Bus Station
11h 25m
1 stop
GB314638118:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
FlixBus
20 May
QQN03:10Birmingham New Street
14h 20m
ZXE17:30Edinburgh Waverley
22 May
ZXE06:35Edinburgh Waverley
11h 25m
QQN18:00Birmingham New Street

More bus options to Edinburgh

Besides Birmingham there are other cities with transportation to Edinburgh. See below for more options.
Buses to Edinburgh from London
Fastest travel time8h 30m
Cheapest price£29
Buses to Edinburgh from Liverpool
Fastest travel time8h 40m
Cheapest price£22
Buses to Edinburgh from Dundee
Fastest travel time1h 35m
Cheapest price£9
Buses to Edinburgh from Carlisle
Fastest travel time2h 50m
Cheapest price£94
Buses to Edinburgh from Paris
Fastest travel time20h 00m
Cheapest price£83

Other popular bus routes from Birmingham

Change your mind about taking a bus to Edinburgh? Below are other buses from Birmingham that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Birmingham to London
Fastest travel time2h 25m
Cheapest price£10
Buses from Birmingham to Paris
Fastest travel time11h 40m
Cheapest price£71
Buses from Birmingham to Liverpool
Fastest travel time2h 10m
Cheapest price£7
Buses from Birmingham to Glasgow
Fastest travel time7h 20m
Cheapest price£30
Buses from Birmingham to Manchester
Fastest travel time1h 40m
Cheapest price£12
Buses from Birmingham to Cardiff
Fastest travel time1h 55m
Cheapest price£25

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