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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Barnstaple and Shrewsbury is 247 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Shrewsbury bus from?

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Shrewsbury train from?

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Shrewsbury is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5h 27m
£122–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 30m
£45–107
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Shrewsburycar 189.7 mi
3h 54m
£47–67
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
7h 1m
£108–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
8h 37m
£51–122

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.

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