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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £120.

How far is it from Shropshire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Shropshire and Edinburgh is 275 miles. The road distance is 267.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shropshire to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Edinburgh is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Shropshire to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shropshire 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 Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m
£75–241
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
4h 56m
£56–116
Drive 265.9 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Edinburghcar 265.9 mi
5h 4m
£65–94
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
6h 17m
£62–133
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
5h 50m
£58–136
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
6h 27m
£87–183
Train, train to London Heathrow 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. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 41m
£136–391
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
6h 31m
£105–292

Shropshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 5h 31m.

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