What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ellesmere?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellesmere is 294 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ellesmere without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £30 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ellesmere is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 751+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Edinburgh to Ellesmere - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
6h
£35–170
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmerecar 252.3 mi
4h 45m
£62–90
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
6h 30m
£44–122
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 44m
£62–115
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
8h 26m
£80–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
7h 53m
£74–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
7h 20m
£49–182

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere.

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Watergate Street via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 6h.

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