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

The cheapest way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Whitchurch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitchurch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's and arriving at Princes Street via Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Whitchurch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Whitchurch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch (Shrops) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Whitchurch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Whitchurch and Edinburgh is 256 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitchurch to Edinburgh bus from?

Whitchurch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Sainsbury's station.

Where do I catch the Whitchurch to Edinburgh train from?

Whitchurch to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Whitchurch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Whitchurch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Whitchurch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Whitchurch to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitchurch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitchurch to Edinburgh is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Whitchurch to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Whitchurch 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 Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£36–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Chester Bus Interchange41
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
8h 49m
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitchurch to Edinburgh241.6 mi
4h 30m
£59–85
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 46m
£82–216
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£40–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 6m
£52–187
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitchurch (Shrops) 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 14m
£85–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe 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
5h 56m
£57–252
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 51m
£70–328

Whitchurch to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 254.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's to Princes Street via Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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