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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wem and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellesmere and Edinburgh is 275 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Edinburgh bus from?

Ellesmere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Edinburgh train from?

Ellesmere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ellesmere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ellesmere to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ellesmere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Edinburgh is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2979+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ellesmere to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 501 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 16m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 2m
£48–166
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Edinburghcar 252.5 mi
4h 46m
£62–89
Line 501 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 37m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 1m
£106–183
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 18m
£75–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£60–169
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 31m
£89–189

Ellesmere to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 273 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 2m.

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