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Which bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Edinburgh. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or megabus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£30
tomorrow
£26
Sunday
£26
Monday
£20
Tuesday
£20
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:30 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £30
National Express 8h 45m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:45 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £30
FlixBus 12h 15m 20:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £36
FlixBus 8h 52m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:57 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £38
megabus 8h 27m 18:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 02:27 Edinburgh N St David St  Basic £41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 35m 07:45 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 15m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:15 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 12m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:17 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £38
FlixBus 8h 26m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:31 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £38
megabus 8h 8m 02:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 10:08 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £63

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 35m 07:45 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 15m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:15 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 26m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:31 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £39
FlixBus 10h 1m 13:40 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £39
megabus 9h 23m 13:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 22:23 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £59

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:30 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
National Express 9h 50m 07:30 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £22
FlixBus 10h 13m 13:40 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £25
FlixBus 11h 25m 19:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 06:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £25
megabus 9h 23m 13:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 22:23 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £56

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:30 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 30m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:30 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
FlixBus 9h 10m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 09:15 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 10h 1m 13:40 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £23
megabus 8h 8m 02:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 10:08 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £56

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:30 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 30m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:30 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 35m 10:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 24m 00:05 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 09:29 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £25
megabus 8h 8m 02:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 10:08 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £40

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:30 Birmingham Coach Station 17:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 30m 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station 20:30 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
FlixBus 12h 35m 09:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £27
FlixBus 12h 15m 20:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £27
megabus 9h 23m 13:00 Birmingham Brunel Street 22:23 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £40

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh is £20 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birmingham and Edinburgh?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham to Edinburgh. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Birmingham and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 coaches from Birmingham to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh, with 26 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Edinburgh bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel daily 19 times by bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Birmingham to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 8h 8m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Latest Coach 23:00
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 394.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, National Express and megabus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Every day, 19 buses from 3 coach companies leave Birmingham for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£38
Saturday 06/12
£26
Sunday 07/12
£26
Monday 08/12
£27
Tuesday 09/12
£20
Wednesday 10/12
£20
Thursday 11/12
£20
Friday 12/12
£22
Saturday 13/12
£22
Sunday 14/12
£31
Monday 15/12
£21
Tuesday 16/12
£20
Wednesday 17/12
£22
Thursday 18/12
£20
Friday 19/12
£31
Saturday 20/12
£30
Sunday 21/12
£35
Monday 22/12
£32
Tuesday 23/12
£33
Wednesday 24/12
£39
Thursday 25/12
£40
Friday 26/12
£41
Saturday 27/12
£33
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh, with £20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birmingham to Edinburgh timetable.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 8h 12m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Last Coach 20:00
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

megabus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Birmingham to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £40
Fastest Coach 8h 8m
Earliest Coach 02:00
Last Coach 13:00
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

National Express from Birmingham to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 8h 15m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Edinburgh

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham and Edinburgh. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Birmingham to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Birmingham Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Edinburgh bus trip is available from £20 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £69. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Edinburgh.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh is provided by megabus and takes 8h 8m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £59. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Birmingham at 00:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Birmingham at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus, National Express and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, National Express and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Birmingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Edinburgh

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Edinburgh

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