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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Shrewsbury takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales5h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 43m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shrewsbury via Crewe in around 4h 22m.

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