What is the cheapest way to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh is to train via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £60 - £90 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £120 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Market Drayton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Market Drayton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Market Drayton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Market Drayton and Edinburgh is 259 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.

How do I travel from Market Drayton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Market Drayton to Edinburgh train from?

Market Drayton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Where does the Market Drayton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Market Drayton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Market Drayton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Market Drayton to Edinburgh is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Market Drayton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2812+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Market Drayton to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Market Drayton to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£126–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 14m
£47–142
Drive 252.6 mi
1. Drive from Market Drayton to Edinburghcar 252.6 mi
4h 35m
£64–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 13m
£53–130
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 11m
£61–86
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 32m
£92–227
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 54m
£89–201

Market Drayton to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 257.3 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Market Drayton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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