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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 23m.

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 55m and costs £45 - £120.

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 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

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 27m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 27m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 23m.

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?

Book your Shropshire to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 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 27m
£65–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
10h 23m
£31–108
Drive 265.9 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Edinburghcar 265.9 mi
5h 4m
£66–94
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
4h 55m
£46–120
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 43m
£45–118
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 42m
£49–175
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 26m
£61–179
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 52m
£114–453

Shropshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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