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 £60 - £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 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 30m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Edinburgh bus from?

Shropshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Shropshire to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 11h.

Where does the Shropshire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shropshire to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2248+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Shropshire to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Shropshire 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 / ...
5h 30m
£64–165
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
£55–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
11h
£69–171
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 16m
£106–188
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 51m
£68–163
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 36m
£85–188
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 32m
£134–391
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 33m
£109–276

Shropshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h.

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