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How to get fromBasel to Shrewsburyby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Shrewsbury by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    9h 3m
    £252–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 400 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    21h 18m
    £71–119

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Shrewsburycar car
    11h 58m
    £271–345

  4. Fly Basel to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BSL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 55m
    £80–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    11h 21m
    £237–441

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    25h 23m
    £92–160

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Shrewsburycar car
    12h 54m
    £186–309

  8. Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 32m
    £76–205

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 13m
    £112–249

  10. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 25m
    £119–386

  11. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 56m
    £98–242

  12. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 17m
    £119–336

  13. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h 22m
    £156–492

Basel to Shrewsbury by train and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Shrewsbury via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 21h 18m.

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