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.
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 9h 35m | 07:45 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 07:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express | 8h 15m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:15 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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megabus | 9h 51m | 11:30 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 21:21 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Basic | £43 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 21:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 51m
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megabus | 8h 22m | 18:05 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 02:27 | Edinburgh | N St David St | Basic | £43 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 18:05:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 02:27:00. 50 Basic ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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FlixBus | 10h 35m | 07:00 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 17:35 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £51 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 07:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 9h 35m | 07:45 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 07:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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megabus | 8h 22m | 18:05 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 02:27 | Edinburgh | N St David St | Basic | £33 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 18:05:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 02:27:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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megabus | 8h 22m | 18:05 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 02:27 | Edinburgh | N St David St | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 18:05:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 02:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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National Express | 8h 15m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:15 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus | 11h 40m | 20:35 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 08:15 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £46 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 20:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 9h 50m | 07:30 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 07:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express | 8h 30m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:30 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus | 8h 50m | 00:05 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 08:55 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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FlixBus | 9h 24m | 00:05 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 09:29 | Edinburgh | St Andrew's House Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 24m
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megabus | 9h 51m | 11:30 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 21:21 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £42 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 21:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 51m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 8h 30m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:30 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express | 9h 50m | 07:30 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 07:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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megabus | 8h 13m | 02:40 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 10:53 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 02:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
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megabus | 9h 51m | 11:30 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 21:21 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 21:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 51m
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FlixBus | 8h 50m | 00:05 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 08:55 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 9h 50m | 07:30 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 07:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express | 8h 30m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:30 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express | 9h 55m | 09:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 18:55 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus | 8h 50m | 00:05 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 08:55 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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FlixBus | 12h 35m | 09:00 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 21:35 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 09:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 9h 50m | 07:30 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 07:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express | 8h 30m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:30 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express | 9h 55m | 09:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 18:55 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus | 12h 35m | 09:00 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 21:35 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 09:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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FlixBus | 9h 24m | 00:05 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 09:29 | Edinburgh | St Andrew's House Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 24m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 8h 45m | 12:00 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 20:45 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 12:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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megabus | 8h 22m | 18:05 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 02:27 | Edinburgh | N St David St | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 18:05:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 02:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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National Express | 9h 50m | 07:30 | Birmingham | Coach Station | 17:20 | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 07:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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megabus | 8h 22m | 18:05 | Birmingham | Brunel Street | 02:27 | Edinburgh | N St David St | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 18:05:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 02:27:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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FlixBus | 10h 35m | 07:00 | Birmingham | Great Charles St Queensway | 17:35 | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 07:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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All facts for Birmingham to Edinburgh bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel daily 15 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 13m |
Earliest Coach | 00:05 |
Latest Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 15 Ø |
Distance | 394.6 km |
Coach Companies | FlixBus, National Express and megabus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
Every day, 15 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 26/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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.
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FlixBus from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £35 |
Fastest Coach | 8h 39m |
Earliest Coach | 00:05 |
Last Coach | 20:35 |
Daily Connections | 6 Ø |
Found on | 25/07/2025 |
National Express from Birmingham to Edinburgh
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 | 07:45 |
Last Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
Found on | 25/07/2025 |
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