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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 45m.

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 45m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellesmere and Edinburgh is 274 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 5h 4m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Edinburgh is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh 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 Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£77–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 39m
£53–118
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Edinburghcar 252.5 mi
4h 45m
£63–91
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
£104–181
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 14m
£80–190
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 34m
£65–158
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 14m
£83–176
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
7h 15m
£107–269

Ellesmere to Edinburgh by bus and train

29Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 272.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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