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

The cheapest way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester which costs £35 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

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 £55 - £85.

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 £50 - £170.

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.

Train or fly from Whitchurch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Whitchurch to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 7m.

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 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 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
£54–162
Train via Manchester
cheapest
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 18m
£38–98
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitchurch to Edinburghcar 241.6 mi
4h 32m
£59–86
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 43m
£76–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 39m
£47–190
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 7m
£66–197
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 Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 10m
£82–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
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 26m
£50–245

Whitchurch to Edinburgh by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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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 £50–150 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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