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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ellesmereby train, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CrewetrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburytrainCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
    6h 6m
    £35–170

  2. Drive 252.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmerecar252.3 mi
    4h 43m
    £64–92

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
    6h 28m
    £44–120

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburytrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 48m
    £48–128

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    8h 22m
    £86–272

  6. 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)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
    7h 18m
    £49–191

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
    8h 32m
    £86–190

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
    7h 58m
    £70–202

Edinburgh to Ellesmere by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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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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