The average train between Edinburgh and Shrewsbury takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shrewsbury is 361.6 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shrewsbury via Crewe in around 4h 22m.