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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh

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Coach from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh

National Express coaches from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh provide comfortable travel with guaranteed seats and free Wi-Fi, starting from £29.70 one-way*.

Our direct service offers generous luggage allowance and plenty of legroom for your journey to Scotland's historic capital.

Book your tickets now using the journey planner above and travel from just £29.70 one-way.

Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh journey information
Fastest journey time 9 hrs 10 mins
Cheapest price From £29.70 *
Distance (approx) 487km
No. of stops 6 (other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 22.55pm

 

   

Our Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh 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:

  • Birmingham Airport
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Sheffield (City Centre)
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
  • Edinburgh Bus Station

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Departing from Birmingham Airport 

Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal offers transfer services running throughout day and night. Before boarding, enjoy the airport's excellent facilities including restaurants, bars, retail shops and currency exchanges.

For additional entertainment, Resorts World is conveniently located nearby, providing activities for the whole family.

 

Arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station

Edinburgh Bus Station sits right in the heart of the city centre, just a stone's throw from St Andrew's Square.

The station offers excellent facilities for your comfort including toilet facilities and a coffee shop to refresh yourself after your journey, perfectly positioning you to explore Edinburgh's historic streets and cultural attractions.

 

Perfect for:


Airport travellers seeking affordable transport to Scotland's capital
Tourists wanting convenient access to Edinburgh's historic city centre
Business travellers needing comfortable long-distance connections

 

Book your Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh coach today and enjoy reliable, comfortable travel with National Express. With our generous luggage allowance and guaranteed seats, you can travel with confidence while saving money for your Scottish adventure.

Frequently asked questions

The first direct coach leaves from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal at 22.55pm, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.05am.

The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 22.55pm, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.05am.

A one-way journey from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh is available from £29.70*.

Our fastest coach journey from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh will arrive in 9 hrs 10 mins.

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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