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 £60 - £90 and takes 4h 32m.

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 32m and costs £60 - £90.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitchurch to Edinburgh train from?

Whitchurch to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe 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 32m to drive from Whitchurch to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Whitchurch to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£60–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 10m
£51–149
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitchurch to Edinburghcar 241.6 mi
4h 32m
£60–87
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 44m
£73–178
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£98–170
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 39m
£85–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe 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
6h
£60–184

Whitchurch to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 254.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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