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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bishop's Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bishop's Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    6h 22m

  2. Drive 284.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bishop's Castlecar car 284.1 mi
    5h 24m
    £70–100

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus
    6h 43m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    7h 7m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus
    7h 25m

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus
    8h 12m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus
    8h 53m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 303.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bishop's Castle, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bishop's Castle. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Salop Street Jct. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Bishop's Castle in around 5h 24m.

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