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Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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

today
$35
tomorrow
$30
Friday
$35
Saturday
$35
Sunday
$35
Monday
$48
Tuesday
$23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 53m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:33 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $38
FlixBus 9h 57m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:37 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $40
National Express 8h 25m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40
National Express 9h 45m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 25m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $30
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
National Express 9h 35m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 57m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:37 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
National Express 9h 45m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45
National Express 8h 40m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:40 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45
National Express 9h 35m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45
FlixBus 8h 34m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:39 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $51

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
National Express 9h 5m 9:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
FlixBus 8h 21m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:26 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $52
FlixBus 9h 27m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $52
National Express 9h 30m 7:45 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
FlixBus 8h 21m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:26 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $49
National Express 9h 5m 9:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 11h 25m 11:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
FlixBus 9h 27m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $52

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 1m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:41 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $48
FlixBus 10h 6m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:46 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $48
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $49
National Express 11h 25m 11:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
National Express 9h 30m 7:45 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 4m
      0
      7:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      10:20 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 3h 50m
    • FlixBus
      6h 24m
      0
      2:10 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      8:34 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 3h 34m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $23
National Express 8h 25m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $27
National Express 9h 35m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $30
FlixBus 10h 35m 7:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $34
FlixBus 8h 41m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:46 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $38

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $23 on 5/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Birmingham and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 20 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 8h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 20 Ø
Distance 245.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$35
Thursday 04/30
$30
Friday 05/01
$45
Saturday 05/02
$35
Sunday 05/03
$35
Monday 05/04
$48
Tuesday 05/05
$23
Wednesday 05/06
$23
Thursday 05/07
$27
Friday 05/08
$27
Saturday 05/09
$27
Sunday 05/10
$35
Monday 05/11
$34
Tuesday 05/12
$23
Wednesday 05/13
$23
Thursday 05/14
$23
Friday 05/15
$27
Saturday 05/16
$27
Sunday 05/17
$27
Monday 05/18
$23
Tuesday 05/19
$27
Wednesday 05/20
$23
Thursday 05/21
$34
Friday 05/22
$30
Saturday 05/23

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 $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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

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 $23
Fastest Bus 8h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Edinburgh.

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Birmingham Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 9h 45m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $107. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 8h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Birmingham starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Edinburgh starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 and National Express.

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

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 Birmingham Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 20 daily trips between Birmingham and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 20 trips between Birmingham and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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

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