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It takes an average of 7h 47m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham) by train, over a distance of around 247 miles (398 km). There are normally 45 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham) and tickets for this journey start from £64.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:28 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | University (Birmingham) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 31m | |
| Distance | 247 miles (398 km) | |
| Frequency | 45 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £64.30 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham) in 4 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 47 minutes to travel the 247 miles (398 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 45 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to University (Birmingham). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to University (Birmingham) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £64.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to University (Birmingham) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.