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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Edinburgh takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury to Edinburgh. 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 33m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Shrewsbury and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 27m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCaledonian Sleeper4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 48m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 48m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 48m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 48m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 48m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 28m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Edinburgh? 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 Shrewsbury to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 5h 6m.

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