What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Railway Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Shrewsbury via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Accrington and Shrewsbury is 98 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Shrewsbury bus from?

Accrington to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Shrewsbury train from?

Accrington to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Accrington to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Accrington to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Accrington to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Shrewsbury is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Accrington to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Shrewsbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 10m
£33–58
Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Shrewsburycar 88.5 mi
1h 53m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 33m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3h 13m
£24–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 64
6h 21m

Accrington to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Shrewsbury via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Railway Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station in around 6h 21m.

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