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

The cheapest way to get from Shifnal to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shifnal to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Shifnal and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Shifnal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shifnal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Shifnal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Shifnal and Edinburgh is 294 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shifnal to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Shifnal to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shifnal to Edinburgh train from?

Shifnal to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Shifnal to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Shifnal to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Shifnal to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shifnal to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Shifnal to Edinburgh is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Shifnal to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Shifnal to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shifnal 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 Wolverhampton to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£95–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station422
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 47m
£36–98
Drive 271.3 mi
1. Drive from Shifnal to Edinburgh271.3 mi
4h 53m
£69–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shifnal to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3h 53m
£51–124
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m
£55–188
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Shifnal to Birmingham New StreetShrewsbury - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£52–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shifnal to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 43m
£55–184
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shifnal to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 3m
£70–208

Shifnal to Edinburgh by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Shifnal, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £90–160 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shifnal to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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