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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Shropshire is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Accrington to Shropshire?

The distance between Accrington and Shropshire is 101 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Shropshire without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 48m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Accrington to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Shropshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Accrington to Shropshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Accrington to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Accrington to Shropshire is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 48m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Accrington to Shropshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Accrington to Shropshire train arrive?

Accrington to Shropshire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Shropshire is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Accrington to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 929+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Accrington to Shropshire - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Crewe
best
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 48m
£30–68
Drive 92.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Shropshirecar 92.5 mi
1h 55m
£23–33
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 Bus Stationbus 64
6h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Accrington to Salford Crescenttrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m
£42–74
Line 464 bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
2. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
5h 11m

Accrington to Shropshire by train and bus

145Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Bus Station via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station in around 6h 38m.

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