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 £40 - £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 45m 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 11h 52m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellesmere and Edinburgh is 295 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 12m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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.

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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 Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£63–177
Train via Manchester
cheapest
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 / ...
6h 58m
£42–112
Bus
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
11h 52m
£44–126
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Edinburghcar 252.5 mi
4h 45m
£62–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 40m
£44–122
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 20m
£85–247
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 Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 54m
£59–177
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 27m
£48–182

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 6h 12m. 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 11h 52m.

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