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 43m.

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 43m 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 6m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 756+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

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

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

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 CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
6h 6m
£36–125
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere252.3 mi
4h 43m
£62–90
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury
6h 32m
£44–122
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 47m
£47–123
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
8h 8m
£84–252
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury
7h 21m
£51–183
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
8h
£70–174

Edinburgh to Ellesmere by train and bus

56Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere.

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6m.

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