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 £35 - £110 and takes 11h 51m.

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 - £95.

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 51m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellesmere and Edinburgh is 294 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 14m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 14m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 51m.

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 43m to drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2496+ 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 CreweShrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£37–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h 51m
£35–109
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Edinburgh252.5 mi
4h 43m
£63–91
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 33m
£46–121
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 / ...
6h 59m
£48–118
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 19m
£90–231
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 53m
£66–199
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 23m
£50–191

Ellesmere to Edinburgh by bus and train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.8 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Edinburgh Waverley via Broome Place, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 6h 14m. 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 51m.

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