Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Birmingham from various bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or megabus for the next days.

today

£22

tomorrow

£26

Monday

£22

Tuesday

£20

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£20

Friday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 30m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
megabus	8h 55m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	10:40	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
megabus	8h 35m	20:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	11h 15m	06:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	17:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 06:35:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 30m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
megabus	8h 55m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	10:40	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£36	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 01:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
megabus	9h 25m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:10	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	20:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 20:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 57m	19:48	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:48:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
FlixBus	8h 51m	19:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:54:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
megabus	9h 25m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:10	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 57m	19:48	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:48:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
FlixBus	8h 51m	19:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:54:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
megabus	9h 25m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:10	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 57m	19:48	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 19:48:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
FlixBus	8h 51m	19:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 19:54:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
megabus	9h 25m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:10	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 57m	19:48	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 19:48:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
FlixBus	12h 15m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	10:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 22:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
megabus	9h 25m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:10	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	21:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 57m	19:48	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:48:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
FlixBus	8h 51m	19:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	04:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:54:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
megabus	8h 55m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	10:40	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 01:45:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Birmingham is £17 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 58 coaches from Edinburgh to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Birmingham, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	8h 20m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	22:40
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	394.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, National Express and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Every day, 15 buses from 3 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£22

Sunday 07/12

£34

Monday 08/12

£25

Tuesday 09/12

£20

Wednesday 10/12

£17

Thursday 11/12

£20

Friday 12/12

£22

Saturday 13/12

£20

Sunday 14/12

£20

Monday 15/12

£19

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

£20

Thursday 18/12

£20

Friday 19/12

£30

Saturday 20/12

£29

Sunday 21/12

£30

Monday 22/12

£28

Tuesday 23/12

£48

Wednesday 24/12

£26

Thursday 25/12

£27

Friday 26/12

£37

Saturday 27/12

£37

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Birmingham, with £17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham, 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 Edinburgh to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Birmingham from our users.

megabus from Edinburgh to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£36
Fastest Coach	8h 35m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	05/12/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£25
Fastest Coach	8h 20m
Earliest Coach	06:35
Last Coach	22:40
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	05/12/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	8h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:45
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	05/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

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 Edinburgh to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Birmingham bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Birmingham bus trip is available from £17 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Birmingham is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Birmingham is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Birmingham is provided by FlixBus and takes 8h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £38. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Edinburgh at 01:45. 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 Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Edinburgh at 22:40. 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 Edinburgh - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham 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 Edinburgh and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Birmingham 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 Edinburgh Birmingham 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 Edinburgh to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!