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Coach from Edinburgh to Birmingham
Fancy heading down to Birmingham in comfort? Onboard our modern fleet of coaches long journeys couldn't be easier. With a guaranteed seat, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you'll be at your destination in no time.
Book your tickets to Birmingham on our daily 180, 182 and 183 services, and hundreds of other UK and European locations, in the blue journey planner above.
| Edinburgh to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 9hrs 35 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £15.70 * |
| Distance (approx) | 528km |
| No. of stops | 4 (183 service, other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8:45am/21:10pm (from Edinburgh Bus Station) |
Our Edinburgh to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Leeds Coach Station
- Sheffield Coach Station
- Nottingham
- Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Edinburgh
- Hamilton
- Carlisle
- Penrith
- Manchester Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Leeds Coach Station
- Nottingham
- Leicester, St Margaret's Bus Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
Edinburgh to Birmingham route map
Return route
Other routes to Birmingham
Departing from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Bus Station is located in the city centre, only a stone's throw from St Andrew's Square.
The station has plenty of features for your comfort and convenience as you depart, from toilet facilities to a coffee shop and phone charging areas.
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth, right in the city centre and just a few minutes walk from the Bullring and Grand Central.
A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes into the city centre. New Street and Moor Street rail stations are only a short walk away too.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Edinburgh at 8.45am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 18.25pm.
The last coach departs from Edinburgh at 21.10pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 6.45am
A one-way journey from Edinburgh to Birmingham is available from £15.70*.
Coach journeys from Edinburgh to Birmingham take approximately 9hrs 40mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
