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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ellesmereby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 2m
    £89–156

  2. Drive 252.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmerecar car 252.3 mi
    4h 45m
    £62–89

  3. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    8h 3m
    £78–202

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wemtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 58m
    £98–167

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 25m
    £62–142

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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