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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shropshire is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shropshire is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £190.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shropshire?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shropshire is 279 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Shropshire, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shropshire is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 560+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Edinburgh to Shropshire - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shropshire 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.

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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 28m
£46–183
Drive 265.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shropshirecar 265.7 mi
5h 3m
£66–95
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
5h 33m
£50–128
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 / ...
5h 35m
£65–118
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
6h 55m
£80–174
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
6h 22m
£55–188
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
7h 40m
£86–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
7h 11m
£64–280

Edinburgh to Shropshire by train and bus

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shropshire via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 4h 28m.

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