The average train between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shakespeare's Birthplace train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 429 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 49m.