The average train between Edinburgh and Shotton takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Shotton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Shotton. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Shotton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Shotton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shotton station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Edinburgh to Shotton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Shotton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shotton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shotton is 305 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotton via Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 10m.