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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
362 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Shrewsbury on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 362 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:52AM3h54
Edinburgh09:46AMShrewsbury
€681One-way
0 transfers
05:12AM5h29
Edinburgh10:41AMShrewsbury
€961One-way
0 transfers
05:52AM3h54
Edinburgh09:46AMShrewsbury
€681One-way
0 transfers
05:12AM5h29
Edinburgh10:41AMShrewsbury
€961One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €45, and a bus costs an average of €152.
Distance: 362 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€89 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:33 AM
Last updated at 12:33 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:12 AM Edinburgh | 5h29 | 10:41 AM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:52 AM Edinburgh | 3h54 | 9:46 AM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:52 AM Edinburgh | 4h55 | 12:47 PM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 362 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 18:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Shrewsbury from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 53m
Cheapest Price
€16
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest Price
€118
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 1m
Cheapest Price
€118
first_transpennine_express frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury can start from as little as €146 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Shrewsbury is €159; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train time is 3 h 49 min covering the 361 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury leaves at 20: 58.
There are 5 trains a day from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Shrewsbury from Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 58.
A trip to Shrewsbury from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury by train is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Shrewsbury from Edinburgh including taking a train, flight or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury
Edinburgh
Shrewsbury
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury.
Haymarket
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
The major train station for arrivals in Shrewsbury is Shrewsbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shrewsbury for your journey to Shrewsbury from Edinburgh.
Shrewsbury
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Shrewsbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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