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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 40m.

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 43m 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 £60 - £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 43m to drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2511+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£62–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 40m
£45–122
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh252.5 mi
4h 43m
£63–90
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 3m
£45–118
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
7h 24m
£85–231
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 57m
£79–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 40m
£50–187

Ellesmere to Edinburgh by bus and train

36Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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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 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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