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

today

$40

tomorrow

$34

Sunday

$34

Monday

$27

Tuesday

$27

Wednesday

$27

Thursday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 45m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	8h 52m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:57 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
megabus	8h 27m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$55	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	7:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 15m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 12m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:17 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
FlixBus	8h 26m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:31 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
megabus	8h 8m	2:00 AM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:08 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$84	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	7:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 15m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 26m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	8:31 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
FlixBus	10h 1m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:40:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
megabus	9h 23m	1:00 PM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:23 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$79	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 50m	7:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	10h 13m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 13m
FlixBus	11h 25m	7:00 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
megabus	9h 23m	1:00 PM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:23 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$74	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 30m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 10m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	9:15 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	10h 1m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
megabus	8h 8m	2:00 AM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:08 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$74	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 30m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	11h 35m	10:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	9:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	9h 24m	12:05 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	9:29 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 AM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 24m
megabus	8h 8m	2:00 AM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:08 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$54	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 30m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	10h 1m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
FlixBus	12h 35m	9:00 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	9:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
megabus	9h 23m	1:00 PM	Birmingham	Brunel Street	10:23 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$54	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 23m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $27 on 12/9/2025. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Sunday 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 buses from Birmingham to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Edinburgh, with 26 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Edinburgh starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	8h 8m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	245.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, National Express and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Every day, 19 buses from 3 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$51

Saturday 12/06

$34

Sunday 12/07

$34

Monday 12/08

$37

Tuesday 12/09

$27

Wednesday 12/10

$27

Thursday 12/11

$27

Friday 12/12

$30

Saturday 12/13

$30

Sunday 12/14

$41

Monday 12/15

$28

Tuesday 12/16

$27

Wednesday 12/17

$30

Thursday 12/18

$27

Friday 12/19

$41

Saturday 12/20

$40

Sunday 12/21

$47

Monday 12/22

$43

Tuesday 12/23

$44

Wednesday 12/24

$53

Thursday 12/25

$54

Friday 12/26

$55

Saturday 12/27

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 $27, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	8h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

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

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

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 $27 and takes 8h 30m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $92. 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 19 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 megabus and takes 8h 8m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. 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, National Express and megabus. 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, National Express and megabus.

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.

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

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 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!